Assistant Vice President - Structural Engineer

Assistant Vice President - Structural Engineer

The role is within WSP’s national Geotechnical and Tunneling group, and Transportation and Infrastructure business line.
Senior Technical Manager – Structural Engineer will provide technical leadership on underground structural engineering projects and will be based out of our New York City office.

• Managing structural engineers and leading discipline‑specific tasks.
• Advancing and implementing state‑of‑the‑art structural engineering practices, including advanced modelling, analysis and digital delivery tools, and AI.
• Driving the development of innovative technical concepts to reduce construction cost, risk, and project duration.
• Advising clients on how to achieve their goals and leading successful pursuits for WSP.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience designing tunnels, retaining walls, bridges and related structures.
• Experienced in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete and structural steel.
• Professional Engineer Registration in New York State; willing to obtain PE registration in other states.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
• Proven success in:
  • Project Management
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Development of deliverable packages
  • Project delivery
  • Technical innovation
  • Quality management
  • Inter‑disciplinary coordination
  • Structural inspections
  • Construction support

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Direct experience with MTA (NYCT) and subway station framing.
• Experience with inspection and rehabilitation‑design of underground structures.
• Familiarity with finite element and beam‑spring modeling.
• Experience with construction cost estimating.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods.

Expected Salary (New York City): $160 K–$190 K

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

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.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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