Senior Structural Engineer (Hydropower and Dams)

WSP in Canada; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to provide expertise in the design and optimization of civil and structural elements of hydroelectric projects. Candidates should have 12+ years of experience, a degree in Civil Engineering, and be registered as a Professional Engineer. This position offers attractive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive and employee-focused benefits

Wellness platform

Savings programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in your province of practice.
• Experience with concrete and steel structure design in Hydropower and Dams projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and detailed engineering of new structures or rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Lead completion and review of reinforced concrete and steel structure design.
• Participate in site inspections as needed.
• Lead preparation of plans and specifications.
• Prepare reports and calculation notes.
• Lead and carry out dam safety studies.
• Mentor and supervise younger engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical excellence

Teamwork

Quality orientation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our team collaborates to meet and exceed the highest industry standards through innovation. WSP is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team, located in one of our offices in Ontario or Atlantic Canada. This position is within the Hydropower & Dams market sector of the Power Division, which has 140 employees across Canada. The role will provide senior expertise in designing and optimizing the civil and structural elements of hydroelectric projects (development, rehabilitation), dam and hydraulic structures engineering, and dam safety. We work with public and private sector clients on innovative projects that allow our team members to demonstrate expertise and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Be involved in projects with our Power Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Why WSP

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in life and support you to balance work and home
• A Canadian success story – proudly representing Canada
• Enhance the world around you – environment, infrastructure, and communities
• Outstanding career opportunities – growing and open to new ideas
• A collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing meaningful work

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 savings programs and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here

• Lead feasibility studies and detailed engineering of new structures or rehabilitation of existing structures (dams, spillways, hydroelectric power plants)
• Lead completion and review of reinforced concrete and steel structure design
• Participate in site inspections as needed
• Lead preparation of plans and specifications
• Prepare reports and calculation notes
• Lead and carry out dam safety studies
• Mentor and supervise younger engineers

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in structural engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in your province of practice
• Experience with concrete and steel structure design in Hydropower and Dams projects is essential
• Multidisciplinary versatility, leadership, teamwork, quality orientation, and technical excellence
• Strong communication skills

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 globally; in Canada, 12,000+ people contribute to environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic buildings, sustainable transportation, resource development, and renewable power projects.

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 accountability

Note: Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions may require the ability to perform key physical tasks in various environmental conditions. 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 employment equity. Only candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.