Structural Engineer, Buildings

WSP Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a motivated Structural Engineer to join their team in Kelowna or Kamloops. The role includes leading projects with minimal supervision, performing engineering calculations, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and at least 5 years of experience. The expected salary ranges from $91,200 to $125,400.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Structural Engineering.
• Excited by dynamic projects with results-driven collaboration.
• Valid driver's license considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage and coordinate projects with clients and other disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Structural engineering analysis software

Strong people skills

Technical writing skills

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

Overview

WSP is looking for a motivated, dynamic, and innovative Structural Engineer to join our BC Structural Engineering Group at our Kelowna or Kamloops office. This role is ideal for a self-starting, client-focused Structural Engineer who will be the first member of our Buildings Structural group in the Okanagan. While based in either Kamloops or Kelowna, the successful candidate will work closely with the broader BC team, contributing to projects across the region. We have exciting projects in the Okanagan and recognize the growing need for these projects to be delivered by individuals who live in the communities we are building. Reporting to the BC Structural Director, this position will evolve to lead a team and expand our presence in the Okanagan.

What you’ll do

• Lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Perform engineering calculations for various structures.
• Use advanced design software and finite element modeling.
• Demonstrate capabilities in seismic design and knowledge of BCBC and NBC.
• Manage and coordinate projects with clients and other disciplines.
• Ensure quality project deliverables and oversee preparation of drawings and specifications.
• Write technical reports and conduct field reviews and inspections.
• Assist in proposal preparation.
• Mentor junior staff and develop innovative solutions.
• Approach projects with curiosity and a client-centric perspective.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and designs.
• Advance computational design and model interactions.
• Occasionally travel within Canada for project-related work.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC
• 5+ years' experience in Structural Engineering
• Skills in structural engineering analysis software – SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, etc
• Strong people skills, customer service mindset
• Excellent organizational and technical writing skills
• Valid driver's license considered an asset
• Excited by dynamic projects with results-driven collaboration at their core
• Passion for innovation

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $91,200 to $125,400

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

About WSP

• 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.
• 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.

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