Structural Engineer, Buildings

WSP USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join their team. The role involves engineering calculations, project management, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience and a degree in Structural Engineering. This position offers flexible work options and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Proficiency in various project types including institutional, commercial, and health care.
• Seismic analysis and design experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and assessments for structures.
• Manage projects and coordinate with clients.
• Oversee all project phases from feasibility to construction.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Project management

Excellent communication

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA or eligibility

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

RamSteel

Job description

Overview

WSP's Property & Buildings Structural Team is currently looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Calgary office. This person is excited about the world of buildings, has a diverse background of relevant experience to draw from and is driven to make a positive impact within our group and for our clients. Innovation in design and solutions from proposals through to constructed projects will be a pillar of their attitude.

Why 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

A day in the life...

• Perform engineering calculations and assessments for various structures.
• Manage projects and coordinate with clients and other disciplines.
• Oversee all project phases from feasibility to construction.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Perform varied engineering assignments with support from a senior principal engineer.
• Provide recommendations to clients on changes, cost estimates, and payments.
• Develop work plans aligned with client needs and ensure targets and standards are met.
• Maintain key client relationships.
• Travel occasionally within Western Canada for site assessments and support.

What you\'ll bring to WSP ...

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering;
• Registered Professional Engineer with the APEGA, or eligibility to do so;
• 6+ years of relevant experience;
• Project Management experience is an asset;
• Experience in the design of new and renovation projects for a variety of project types including Institutional (schools, data centres, prisons), Commercial (offices, retail stores, mixed use), Transportation (LRT, maintenance facilities, transit facilities), Health Care (hospitals, laboratories), and Light Industrial;
• Seismic analysis and design experience is an asset;
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, and RamSteel is an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)