Director of Structures

About the role

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in various sectors including Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide comprehensive solutions for the places, spaces, and systems that support our lives. The Director of Structures will lead and grow our Bridge Design services in the Colorado market.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue strategic partnership, business development, and individual bridge design project opportunities.
• Lead a team performing bridge design and other structural design for a wide variety of clients including the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), cities, counties, and private entities.
• Use innovative approaches to provide our clients with efficient designs focused on quality.
• Manage strategic pursuits and projects.
• Provide team management and program leadership for the team, including talent acquisition and staff development.
• Explore, suggest, respond to, and track upcoming projects and programs.
• Maintain and extend our client base through strategic partnerships.
• Drive growth within a team and desire to scale success to multi-disciplinary team growth.
• Eager to lead growth (growth mindset).
• Set strategy and financial goals and achieve them.
• Have a strong understanding of the Colorado marketplace including clients, project opportunities, and project budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or comparable field.
• A minimum of a Bachelor Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of 10 years’ work experience of bridge and related structural design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.
• Experience working with CDOT.
• Familiarity with LRFD design procedures, bridge design software, calculation software such as Microsoft Excel or MathCAD, basic drawing skills in either Microstation or AutoCAD, and proven engineering design experience.
• Excellent technical, communication, and organizational skills.
• An eagerness both to lead and share knowledge with and mentor less experienced staff as well as to learn from more experienced engineers and technicians.
• Certification as a Bridge Safety Inspection Team Leader preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Colorado marketplace including clients, project opportunities, and project budget.

Skills

• Strategic Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Technical Expertise in Bridge Design and Structural Engineering

Benefits

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.