Senior Vice President, Bridge / Structural Engineer - Technical Director
$194.9k - $310.86kWSP
Senior Vice President, Bridge / Structural Engineer – Technical Director
WSP is seeking a Part-Time, As-Needed, Non-Benefits Eligible Senior Vice President, Bridge / Structural Engineer – Technical Director to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for our California Transportation Bridge and Structural Engineering practice, based in California.
This role is a senior technical leadership position focused on ensuring excellence in structural engineering delivery across complex bridge and infrastructure projects, while shaping long-term strategy, innovation, and growth. The position will support work across California and coordinate with teams nationally as needed.
Your Impact
- Provide regional and multi-sector technical direction for bridge and structural engineering work to ensure delivery meets or exceeds industry standards for quality, safety, structural integrity, and functionality.
- Serve as a Technical Director and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for bridges and structural engineering projects, including the firm's most complex and high-profile pursuits and deliveries.
- Provide SME guidance for the design, implementation, and administration of bridge and structural engineering projects and programs.
- Support and review technical deliverables, ensuring consistency, innovation, and adherence to WSP and industry standards.
- Lead and support technical strategy, growth planning, and pipeline development for the Bridge / Structural Engineering practice in California.
- Partner with regional and national leadership to address current and future technical challenges within a large, multi-faceted organization.
- Support business development and pursuits, including proposal strategy, technical approaches, and client presentations.
- Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate with out-of-state and national teams to support integrated project delivery and resource optimization.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
- 15+ years of progressive experience in bridge and structural engineering, including leadership on complex transportation infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; California PE strongly preferred.
- Recognized technical authority in bridge and structural engineering.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership across large, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to support strategic growth, pursuits, and client engagement.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as Technical Director or equivalent senior technical leadership role.
- Experience supporting large-scale bridge programs and marquee transportation projects.
- Active involvement in professional organizations or industry leadership forums.
Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $194,900 - $310,860
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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