We are seeking an Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Los Angeles, CA. This role will provide technical and business leadership for the planning, analysis, design, investigation, and delivery of building structures and architecturally significant structural systems across public and private sector projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in structural engineering, with a strong background in the design and delivery of building structures and architecturally complex projects.
- Professional Engineer license required; SE licensure and multi-state registration preferred.
- Highly proficient in structural engineering principles, systems, and design practices for steel, concrete, timber, masonry, and composite building structures.
- Demonstrated experience leading structural engineering teams, mentoring staff, managing technical delivery, and supporting the professional growth of engineers and designers.
- Proven ability to develop client relationships, identify and pursue new business opportunities, and contribute to the growth of structural engineering services in a local or regional market.
- Demonstrated experience in building design, renovation, rehabilitation, and construction administration, including collaboration with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, structural standards, and regulatory requirements governing building design and construction.
- Highly proficient in structural analysis, technical calculations, and the development of rational, efficient, and code-compliant structural solutions.
- Experience with structural assessments, investigations, and retrofit strategies for existing buildings and structural systems.
- Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex structural concepts clearly to engineering and non-engineering audiences and represent the practice externally.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide teams, coordinate stakeholders, build trusted client relationships, and support strategic growth initiatives.
- Experience supporting proposals, interviews, fee development, and business capture strategies for structural engineering pursuits.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office tools, and discipline-specific software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, SAFE, Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, AutoCAD, and other structural analysis and digital delivery platforms.
- Experienced in reviewing complex technical deliverables, calculations, drawings, and specifications with a high degree of accuracy and professional judgment.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply engineering knowledge, interpret data, and develop practical, economical, and innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in coordinating with contractors, specialty engineers, and project teams to deliver structural solutions safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
