Senior Structural / Hydraulic Structures Engineer

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 107,800 - 144,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development opportunities

Recognition for impactful work

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join its Prairies & North team based in Calgary or Lethbridge, Alberta. This role focuses on the planning and design of water-related infrastructure projects, contributing to the structural analysis of hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in structural engineering, proficiency with software like SAP2000 and AutoCAD, and a collaborative spirit to enhance community infrastructure. Excellent benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in structural engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Exposure to hydraulic structures and water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural engineering fundamentals to support water project designs.
• Perform concrete and steel calculations under supervision.
• Support analysis and design of hydraulic structures.

Skills

Structural engineering fundamentals

Reinforced concrete design

Structural steel design

Hydraulic structures knowledge

Geotechnical interpretation

Engineering software (SAP2000, AutoCAD)

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Join WSP’s growing Prairies & North team as a Hydraulic Structures Engineer based in Lethbridge or Calgary, Alberta. You’ll play a meaningful role in delivering water and infrastructure projects that strengthen and protect communities across the region. In this position, you’ll contribute to the planning, analysis, and design of structural systems for water‑related infrastructure, working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply strong structural engineering fundamentals, broaden your exposure to hydraulic and water infrastructure projects, and continue building technical depth while supporting practical, resilient solutions tailored to the unique conditions of the Prairies.

If you’re motivated by technical challenge, collaboration, and making a tangible impact on community infrastructure, this is your opportunity to grow your career with WSP.

Your Impact

• Apply structural engineering fundamentals to support the design and assessment of water and infrastructure projects across the Prairies.
• Perform reinforced concrete and structural steel calculations under supervision, contributing to safe and reliable designs.
• Support the analysis and design of hydraulic structures such as spillways, weirs, culverts, headwalls, floodwalls, and retaining structures.
• Assist with evaluating hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, uplift, soil, ice, debris, and seismic loads relevant to water infrastructure.
• Contribute to structural stability analyses including sliding, overturning, and bearing capacity checks.
• Interpret geotechnical reports and collaborate with geotechnical specialists to inform structural solutions.
• Support preparation of technical calculations, reports, and drawing reviews in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Strong foundation in structural engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design, with the ability to complete basic calculations under supervision.
• Exposure to hydraulic structures and water infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• Understanding of structural loading conditions related to water infrastructure, including hydrostatic and seismic effects, is an asset.
• Familiarity with geotechnical–structural interfaces and interpreting geotechnical reports for design applications.
• Experience with engineering software such as SAP2000 (or similar), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel; hydraulic modelling exposure is an asset.
• Ability to assist with technical documentation, calculations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and a growth mindset, with registration as a P.Eng. with APEGA.

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.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we 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: $107,800 – $144,900

MB & ON: $98,400 – $137,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $97,400 – $131,200

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on factors including 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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

At WSP, your expertise is more than a job requirement, it’s a catalyst for meaningful work, professional growth, and long‑term opportunity. As a Senior Structural Engineer in our Prairies & North team, you’ll be supported by experienced peers, exposed to diverse water and infrastructure projects, and empowered to continue building technical depth in an environment that values learning and collaboration.

Apply today to bring your structural expertise to a team that invests in your development and recognizes the impact of your work. At WSP, your future starts here.

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.

Join us.

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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.