Description
WSP is seeking a Vice President, Structural Engineering to join and lead their dynamic Property & Buildings team in Dallas, TX.
The successful candidate will provide high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply high-level structural engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various building project phases
- Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals
- Coordinate, review and approve building and infrastructure design plans
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations
- Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
- Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience
- Professional Engineer license required
- Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues
- Knowledge and experience with building structural planning, design, and construction management
- Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, structural software (such as ETABS or RAM), Building Information Modeling (BIM), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (structural)
- Structural Engineering (SE) license