Senior Structural Engineer, Resources

WSP; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead advanced analyses and the design of steel and concrete structures for major industrial facilities, from concept to construction, based in New Brunswick offices.

You will mentor junior engineers, sign and seal calculations per provincial requirements, oversee site visits, and support multidisciplinary coordination across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; a master’s degree is an asset.
• P.Eng license in New Brunswick or Ontario.
• Advanced experience in structural design within the industrial or mining sector.
• Proven expertise in steel and concrete structures and in technical project management.
• Strong knowledge of CSA standards, building codes, and advanced structural software (STAAD, S-Frame, SAP2000, etc.).
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and client relations.
• Ability to mentor and develop talent within the team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analysis and the design of steel and concrete structures for major industrial facilities.
• Mentor intermediate and junior engineers and designers.
• Sign and seal calculations and technical documents in accordance with provincial requirements.
• Perform technical reviews, validate structural models, and guide engineering decisions.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and participate in strategic meetings.
• Contribute to planning, cost estimating, risk management, and the development of service offerings.
• Conduct key site visits and oversee construction reviews.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Skills

Structural design

P.Eng license NB/ON

Project management

Mentoring

Travel willingness

Multidisciplinary coordination

CSA standards knowledge

STAAD/S-Frame/SAP2000

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Tools

STAAD

S-Frame

SAP2000

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity — Build the Future With Us

Our Resources subsector within WSP’s Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI) group supports industrial and mining clients across Canada. For decades, our experts have delivered economic studies, project management, detailed engineering, procurement, site management, commissioning, programming, and full EPCM execution across a wide range of heavy industrial environments.

To support our continued growth, we are hiring a SeniorStructural Engineer.In this role, you’ll help deliver impactful industrial structural engineering projects—from conceptual design to construction—while collaborating with a tight‑knit team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We are seeking candidates who desire to work out of our New Brunswick offices.

Your Impact

• Lead advanced analysis and the design of steel and concrete structures for major industrial facilities.
• Mentor intermediate and junior engineers and designers.
• Sign and seal calculations and technical documents in accordance with provincial requirements.
• Perform technical reviews, validate structural models, and guide engineering decisions.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and participate in strategic meetings.
• Contribute to planning, cost estimating, risk management, and the development of service offerings.
• Conduct key site visits and oversee construction reviews.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination throughout the entire project lifecycle.

The skills that set you apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; a master’s degree is an asset.
• P.Eng. license in New Brunswick or Ontario.
• Advanced experience in structural design within the industrial or mining sector.
• Proven expertise in steel and concrete structures and in technical project management.
• Strong knowledge of CSA standards, building codes, and advanced structural software (STAAD, S-Frame, SAP2000, etc.).
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and client relations.
• Ability to mentor and develop talent within the team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitlessopportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 to $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 to $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $103,500 to $137,400

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
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. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.
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