WSP · 1 day ago
New York State Structural Engineering Group Leader
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $315K/yr
20+ years expWSP is seeking a New York State Structural Engineering Group Leader to provide visible, hands-on leadership for one of the firm’s most established structural practices within their Transportation and Infrastructure business. This role combines technical excellence, major-project leadership, and market-facing business development with responsibility for growing and inspiring a statewide team of more than 70 structural professionals.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a technical leader and strategic contributor on major pursuits and complex projects, including mega-projects and alternative delivery programs
Provide front-end project shaping, concept development, and technical strategy to help win and successfully execute signature transportation projects
Champion the development and application of innovative structural solutions that reduce construction cost, risk, and schedule while improving constructability and resilience
Play a lead role in business development, working directly with clients and account teams to expand WSP’s structural footprint across New York State and the broader Northeast and adjacent Regions
Establish a clear statewide growth strategy focused on expanding WSP’s market share in transportation infrastructure, with special emphasis on major bridges, tunnels, and rail projects
Lead the pursuit and assist in the delivery of high-profile, complex bridge projects (e.g., Traditional, Design-Build, P3)
Demonstrate strong business acumen as it pertains to growth targets around pipeline development, sales, revenue and margin
Managing multiple teams of structural engineers across New York State, ensuring the individuals and groups are thriving
Advancing and implementing state-of-the-art structural engineering practices, inclusive of advanced modelling/analysis/design tools, digital delivery, AI, and computer programming techniques
Driving the development of innovations and alternative technical concepts to reduce construction cost, risk, and project duration
Mentoring/developing people leaders, project managers, and technical managers in the structural engineering field
Develop and implement a talent management plan to onboard and retain top structural engineering professionals, with a focus on succession planning and leadership development
Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients
Drive technical excellence by rolling out new digital delivery and advanced modeling tools across the team, positioning WSP at the forefront of innovation
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
20+ years of experience designing roadway and/or rail bridge, tunnel and related structures
Proven business development capability commensurate with supporting a 70+ person structural engineering team
Proven project management and risk management expertise across a range of multidisciplinary project types and markets
Proven success in developing and implementing structure and culture for Staff development, Project delivery excellence, Technical innovation, Quality management
Professional Engineer Registration in New York State, willing to obtain PE registration in other states
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to foster a welcoming and nurturing environment for staff at all levels
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience working on complex and mega-projects
Experience with alternative delivery methods
Direct experience with major transportation clients including MTA, PANYNJ, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and/or the NYSTA
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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Christopher Uckotter
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