Senior Technical Director, Structural Engineer Job at WSP in the U.S. in Vancouv

Overview

Senior Technical Director, Structural Engineer role at WSP in the U.S. Location: Portland, OR. The following locations will be considered: Vancouver, WA. Be involved in projects with the Pacific Mountain West Structures Team and help lead the structures practice for bridges and other structures in Oregon and coordinating with out-of-state work.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and strategic process and people leadership for the design, implementation, and administration of bridge or other structural engineering project work and program involvement within the organization.
• Lead the most complex and largest-scale bridge or other structural engineering projects within the engineering discipline; manage budgets, hours and expenses, supervise subcontractors, contract work, and staff to ensure satisfactory performance and profitability.
• Pursue and develop business for the structures practice in collaboration with highway and civil engineering practices; execute current and potential infrastructure work within the geography, focusing on large projects in the area.
• Lead technical aspects of contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
• Drive long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Structural Engineering work in the assigned area, covering planning, design, strategic consulting, and program/construction management.
• Ensure profitable project performance and successful completion within the specified area; drive compliance with Federal, State, and Local engineering/design/construction laws and regulations.
• Oversee the discipline’s vision and certifications, accreditations, and client value ratings; align with business operations strategy and foster innovation and quality project delivery.
• Lead engineering discipline meetings and continuing education, providing updates and recommendations to staff to promote innovation and development.
• Act as liaison to external entities including Federal, State, Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry groups, and government/community entities.
• Provide senior leadership for proposals, project scopes, pricing, budgets, and performance metrics; lead multi-disciplinary project teams and provide strategic client advice.
• Develop high-level business contacts and a client base for high-level structural engineering services and cross-sell other WSP capabilities.
• Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to deliver future-ready solutions; exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, structural/civil and infrastructure design.
• Oregon Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Advanced proficiency with structural engineering principles, design requirements, and related regulations; experience with permitting and project-related issues.
• Extensive proficiency with building and infrastructure design; advanced knowledge of structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and their business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage large discipline-related programs and projects.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills; ability to manage staff and interact with employees at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate with senior management, clients, and staff across hierarchies; adaptable to change and flexible schedules as needed.
• Advanced knowledge of office software and discipline-specific design tools (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, finite element software, SAP, CSI-Bridge, LARSA, L-Pile, BIM software, Bluebeam Revu) and related technologies.
• Proven track record of workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering.
• ODOT and Oregon Local Programs experience; knowledge of the Oregon and Southwest Washington market is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, vacation/personal time, parental leave, bereavement, voting, and naturalization-related time off. Salary range: $171,000 – $272,690. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range based on qualifications and geographic location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer statement and accessibility information are provided as part of the company policy.

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