Structural Engineer, Water & Wastewater

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is growing and has an opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join our Water & Wastewater Facilities Structural Team located in Thornhill, Ontario. As an engineer with us, you will be part of our growing team, using your skills and engineering expertise to design and partner on major infrastructure projects in Canada from coast to coast. As a Structural Engineer, you will be an integral part of our dynamic structural team and dive into the intricate world of engineering analysis and designs on water treatment plants, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, underground liquid retaining tanks, chambers, solid waste management facilities and other type of infrastructure facilities.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

• We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will create structural analysis and design models, engineering calculation spreadsheets, hand calculations to the structural components and the entire structure analysis and designs.

• You will create markups per the analysis results to the BIM modellers and drafters for project productions by Bluebeam software or manual markups.,

• You will be involved in construction services, including shop drawing reviews, responding to requests for information (RFIs), change order assessments, and on-site inspections.

• You will conduct site surveys, gather critical field data and perform condition assessments of the existing structures.

• You will facilitate seamless collaboration between design and construction teams.

• You will share your expertise with junior staff, fostering growth and development.

• You will to be prepared for a dynamic role that may include additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent; A Master's Degree in Structural Engineering will be an asset.

• A minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in Water and Wastewater facility, solid waste facility structural designs in Ontario or across Canada.

• Have a Professional Engineer License from PEO, EGBC or APEGA. A PMP designation will be an asset.

• Familiar with relevant codes and standards, including OBC2024, NBCC2020, CSA A23, ACI 350, etc.

• Proficient in structural analysis and design software such as Staad.Pro, S-Frame, and CSI series. Basic knowledge of BIM360 and REVIT is required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and articulate verbal communication. Good writing skills to work on proposals, technical memoranda, and reports.

• Can perform interdisciplinary coordination with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Architectural disciplines per project requirements.

• Cool under pressure and always ready to tackle challenges head-on. Proactive in the issue and assume the responsibilities as a structural lead in the design team.

• Can work independently, deliver detailed designs that meet clients' expectations. Responsible and accountable in your role.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.