AVP, Structural Engineer; Buildings

Job Description

WSP is seeking an AVP, Structural Engineer to join their dynamic Property & Buildings team in Irvine, CA and San Diego, CA offices. The role provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi‑site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load‑bearing structures or structural elements such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures.

The candidate will provide situational guidance to PMs and managers, ensuring documentation and recommendations address risk, innovation, and future‑ready opportunities and meet or exceed industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

• Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Apply high‑level structural and civil engineering techniques to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans; update infrastructure layout plans with coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building and infrastructure projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness.
• Oversee the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for safety and functionality for end‑users and transportation vehicles/systems.
• Lead larger‑scale structural engineering projects, manage budgets, track hours and expenses, ensure satisfactory performance, and supervise subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans, standby plans, and integrated waste management plans to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Meet with public or private entities to discuss issues relating to engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to address design and/or construction issues.
• Develop a client base for high‑level structural engineering services and identify additional business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines on federal, state, regional, local, and privately funded projects and proposal opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Seeking a professional who is highly proficient, possesses strong knowledge of regulations, and demonstrates effective leadership.

• 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 application to project work‑related issues.
• Experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management.
• Strong knowledge of…