Vice President (Structural Engineering)

An established and forward-looking A/E firm with deep capabilities in integrated design and construction services is seeking a Vice President of Structural Engineering to lead and expand their structural practice in Boston, MA.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a firm recently strengthened by the consolidation of two powerhouse brands under a national parent company. With a 1,100-person footprint and offices across the Northeast, the company is investing in people, processes, and leadership to deliver on its reputation as a trusted advisor in the built environment.

As VP, you’ll have the opportunity to shape technical strategy, grow the Boston structural team, and lead projects that make a lasting mark on the region’s skyline and infrastructure.

🔨 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the structural engineering discipline across the Boston office, overseeing project execution and technical quality on a range of building and infrastructure projects

• Provide mentorship and leadership to engineers and project managers while building a high-performing local team

• Guide structural design across various building types, including institutional, commercial, transportation, and civic facilities

• Oversee coordination across disciplines (MEP, civil, architecture, CM) and phases (from schematic design to construction administration)

• Collaborate with internal leaders and business units to pursue strategic project opportunities and grow market presence

• Serve as a technical expert and client-facing leader, representing the firm with public and private stakeholders

• Drive innovation in analysis, systems selection, sustainability, and constructability

• Contribute to proposals, fee development, and project financial performance

🎯 What You Bring:

• Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)

• PE license required; SE licensure or exam completion preferred

• 15+ years of structural engineering experience with at least 5 in a leadership role

• Strong technical background in steel, concrete, masonry, and hybrid systems

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex, large-scale projects

• Familiarity with Massachusetts building codes, permitting, and local agency coordination

• Proficiency in software such as Revit, RAM, RISA, ETABS, and Bluebeam

• A growth mindset — excited to shape strategy, develop people, and expand the firm’s reach in the Boston market

🌟 Why Join?

• Be part of a firm ranked among the nation’s top A/E companies by Engineering News-Record

• Join an integrated team combining engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction management services

• Play a key leadership role in one of the firm’s priority growth markets

• Access the resources of a national organization while building something meaningful at the local level

If you’re a seasoned structural engineer ready to step into a VP-level leadership role — and want to build a legacy in Boston with a highly respected, multidisciplinary firm — we’d love to hear from you.

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