Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer - WSP USA
Portland, OR
About the Job
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer to join our Mountain Pacific Structures team. This person will be based out of our Portland-OR office.
Provides subject matter expert technical support and leadership for the planning, design, and construction of bridge and transportation structures projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include the research, planning, concept development, design, and construction of structures or structural elements, such as bridges, and other transportation related facilities. Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and documentation and recommendations that accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
Your Impact
+ Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, including surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydraulic and hydrologic data, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
+ Apply high-level structural engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements on bridge and transportation structure components at various phases of project development; including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
+ Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
+ Lead structural engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that the work complies with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
+ Develop a client base for providing high level structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
+ Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
+ Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
+ Highly proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
+ Highly proficient with extensive experience in bridge and transportation structures planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
+ Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Larsa 4D, CSiBridge, L-pile, etc.), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer to join our Mountain Pacific Structures team. This person will be based out of our Portland-OR office.
Provides subject matter expert technical support and leadership for the planning, design, and construction of bridge and transportation structures projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include the research, planning, concept development, design, and construction of structures or structural elements, such as bridges, and other transportation related facilities. Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and documentation and recommendations that accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
Your Impact
+ Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, including surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydraulic and hydrologic data, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
+ Apply high-level structural engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements on bridge and transportation structure components at various phases of project development; including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
+ Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
+ Lead structural engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that the work complies with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
+ Develop a client base for providing high level structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
+ Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
+ Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
+ Highly proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
+ Highly proficient with extensive experience in bridge and transportation structures planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
+ Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Larsa 4D, CSiBridge, L-pile, etc.), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.
#LI-RF1
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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