We are seeking a Technical Director, Structural Engineering to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in engineering, structural/civil and infrastructure design, and a professional engineering certification. The role will involve providing leadership, technical expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved.
Requirements
- Professional Engineering Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, structural/civil and infrastructure design
- Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
- Advanced proficiency with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
- Advanced proficiency with bridge and infrastructure design
- Strong working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization
- Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
- Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
- Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits
- Advanced proficiency with office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, ANSYS, LARSA 4D, STADD), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life
- Retirement savings
