Associate Vice President Structural Engineer​/England Infrastructure Practice Lead

Associate Vice President Structural Engineer / New England Infrastructure Practice Lead

Location:

US-MA-Newton

Job :  | Type:
Regular Full‑Time | # of Openings: 1 | Category:
Civil/Structural Engineering | Company:
LiRo‑Hill

We have an immediate need for an Associate Vice President Structural Engineer / New England Infrastructure Practice Lead to join our Newton, MA office
.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset—our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News‑Record, LiRo‑Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization with a strong track record that continues to strengthen relationships and expand capabilities as a trusted resource for public and private sector clients.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc., consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both firms in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost‑effective team. LiRo‑Hill is a 1,100‑person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston, and Edison, NJ.

This role represents a unique opportunity to help shape and grow LiRo‑Hill’s presence in New England
, with a focus on public sector infrastructure and municipal clients
, while collaborating with a deep, multidisciplinary bench across the region.

We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship‑driven civil/structural engineer with a background in transportation, bridge, and/or municipal infrastructure projects to lead our New England growth initiatives from our Newton office.

This is a seller‑doer leadership role focused on:

• Building and maintaining client relationships with agencies such as MassDOT, MBTA, and local municipalities
• Supporting and growing infrastructure‑related opportunities
• Serving as a local presence and client‑facing leader, while leveraging LiRo‑Hill’s broader technical resources

The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset, strong local connections, and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, multi‑office delivery environment.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with public sector clients, including MassDOT, MBTA, and municipal agencies
• Support and lead business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and industry involvement
• Serve as a local technical and project leader for infrastructure and structural assignments, including bridges, transportation systems, and related facilities
• Coordinate with internal teams across NYC, Long Island, and New Jersey to deliver high‑quality engineering services
• Manage projects including scope, schedule, budget, and client communication
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for structural and civil engineering deliverables
• Support multidisciplinary coordination with architecture, MEP, and site/civil teams in the region
• Mentor and help grow local staff as the New England team expands
• Represent the firm at industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings
• Assist in shaping the strategic direction of LiRo‑Hill’s New England infrastructure and structures presence

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering, with a focus on transportation and/or municipal infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts, additional New England licensures preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with MassDOT, MBTA, and/or local municipalities
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of structural systems related to bridges and infrastructure, with working knowledge of building structures and/or site civil systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi‑office environment and leverage remote technical resources