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Senior Vice President, Civil Engineering Group Lead

WSP · East Irvine, Orange County

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you are an established civil engineering leader who wants group-level accountability at a large global consultancy, based on-site in Orange County. Thin public sentiment data means company culture signals should come from direct conversations with WSP hiring managers and peers.

Day in the role

As Senior Vice President and Civil Engineering Group Lead at WSP, a typical day balances portfolio and people leadership: reviewing major civil project strategy and risk, aligning multi-discipline teams on delivery quality and client outcomes, coaching principals and project managers, and coordinating with regional leadership on growth, staffing, and pursuit priorities across Orange County work.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize civil engineering technical breadth (infrastructure/transportation or related), California PE licensure path if not already held, project controls and risk management, client development, and people leadership at scale. No specific certification package was supplied in the data.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site in East Irvine / Orange County (remote flag is 0).

What does WSP do?

WSP is a major engineering and professional services firm covering the full project lifecycle for built and natural environments; see WSP Global on Wikipedia.

What seniority is expected?

Senior Vice President / Group Lead implies executive practice leadership—portfolio oversight, client relationships, and people leadership—not individual-contributor design work alone.

Company facts (cached)

Website: wspgroup.com

WSP is a Canadian engineering and professional services consulting firm providing technical and advisory services across the full lifecycle of built and natural environment projects. The company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P/TSX 60 and S&P/TSX Composite indices, with annual revenues exceeding C$16 billion in 2024.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

WSP is seeking a Senior Vice President and Civil Engineering Group Lead to lead our Transportation Business Line in East Irvine, Orange County. In this strategic leadership role, you'll direct civil engineering initiatives across California's transportation and infrastructure projects while shaping the vision and performance of your group. About the Role As Senior Vice President and Civil TEC Leader for our California Region, you'll oversee a dynamic civil engineering group within our Southern California offices. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with organizational leadership, requiring you to drive growth, ensure project excellence, and mentor a talented engineering team while advancing WSP's transportation and infrastructure portfolio. What You'll Do Lead and develop a civil engineering group, setting strategic direction and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence Direct complex transportation and infrastructure projects across the California region, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction Manage business development initiatives to expand the Transportation Business Line's market presence and revenue growth Mentor and develop engineering talent, building technical capabilities within the group Establish and maintain client relationships with transportation agencies, departments of transportation, and infrastructure clients Oversee technical standards, project delivery methodologies, and engineering practices across the group Collaborate with senior leadership to align group performance with WSP's regional and national strategies What We're Looking For PE license (Professional Engineer) in civil engineering, with extensive transportation or infrastructure project experience Proven leadership experience managing engineering groups or departments Deep expertise in transportation planning, design, or infrastructure delivery Strong business acumen, including P&L management and revenue growth Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and team members Track record of technical leadership and commitment to mentoring engineers Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred About WSP WSP is a global leader in engineering and design services for the built environment, delivering projects that improve quality of life. We serve clients across transportation, infrastructure, water, and built asset sectors, combining technical excellence with innovation. How to Apply To apply for this Senior Vice President position, submit your application through this job listing.

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