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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer (Buildings) - **Company:** WSP - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management Systems, Rhino, Data Analytics, SAP 2000, ETABS - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/36E65300B7B1444FA270A16D8CCCE0E7/job/ ## About the Role * 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. * Works independently to provide technical direction and leadership to mid-level and senior-level team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. * 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. * Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements., * Master's Degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline. * SE licensure preferred. * Experience with computational design, parametric modeling, digital fabrication workflows, or advanced analysis methods for architecturally complex structures. * Established local market presence and professional network with experience supporting practice growth, client development, or strategic positioning of structural services. * Seismic design experience, The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. ## Description * Lead the structural engineering of buildings and architecturally complex structures from concept through construction, including tall buildings, long-span spaces, adaptive reuse, façade-supporting systems, and other signature architectural elements. * Provide leadership to structural engineering teams, including mentoring, staff development, technical oversight, workload planning, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. * Drive the growth of structural engineering services in the local market by building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, supporting strategic pursuits, and helping expand market presence. * Partner with architects, owners, developers, and internal leadership to develop new business opportunities and position the team for complex and high-value building projects. * Apply advanced structural analysis, parametric design, BIM-enabled coordination, and digital delivery workflows to develop efficient, high-performing, and constructible structural solutions. * Direct the use of structural modeling, computational design, and performance-based engineering approaches to evaluate gravity, lateral, vibration, and serviceability demands for building systems. * Oversee investigations, condition assessments, and rehabilitation strategies for existing buildings and structural components, translating findings into practical, code-compliant solutions. * Develop design criteria, technical specifications, calculations, and construction documents for building structures, coordinating closely with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, specialty consultants, and clients. * Champion the integration of emerging technologies, digital tools, advanced materials, and data-informed decision-making to improve design quality, efficiency, and project outcomes. * Provide technical leadership for multidisciplinary project teams, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC, risk management, and oversight of staff and subconsultants. * Review structural designs, delegated engineering packages, shop drawings, and construction-phase submittals to ensure alignment with project requirements, code intent, and design excellence. * Represent the structural practice in the local market through client engagement, industry visibility, networking, and collaboration across offices and disciplines. * Support proposal development, interviews, fee strategy, and capture planning for pursuits aligned with the growth of the building structures practice. * Remain current with advances in structural engineering, building codes, analysis platforms, materials, digital workflows, and construction technologies. * Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. * Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. ## 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