Description
WSP is seeking a Vice President, Structural Engineering to join our Property & Buildings team in Philadelphia, PA.
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.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (structural)
- Structural Engineering (SE) license