Structural Engineer - Centre Block Project

WSP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a structural engineer for the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project in Ontario. The role involves engineering calculations, managing projects, and preparing design packages. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural design focus and have 5 years of experience. WSP offers flexible work options, attractive pay, and a collaborative culture, supporting employees' work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with a focus on structural design and analysis.
• Familiarity with the National Building Code of Canada.
• 5 years of experience in structural design of buildings.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering calculations, design and assessments.
• Manage and coordinate projects with clients.
• Prepare technical reports and structural design packages.

Skills

Structural design of buildings

Communication skills

Project management

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate degree (Master or Ph.D.)

Tools

CSI analytical software (ETABS, SAFE, SAP)

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join WSP as a structural engineerfor the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project. Centre Block is our most iconic heritage building and a symbol of Canadian democracy. The building contains the House of Commons and Senate Chambers, as well as offices for MPs, senators and senior administrators.

The Centre Block Rehabilitation Project is a long‑term renovation, rehabilitation and rejuvenation project of national interest within the Parliamentary Precinct. WSP (in joint venture) is providing a range of multidisciplinary consultancy services, including structural design and contract administration. WSP's scope extends well beyond a rehabilitation of Centre Block (CB) and the Peace Tower (PT) to include a large multi‑level, below grade Visitor Welcome Centre (VWC) located immediately to the south of CB, and 30 related enabling work projects.

Note: This role can be based in any WSP Office location in Ontario, however will require Reliability clearance as this is a Government Project.

Why choose 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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Completing engineering calculations, design and assessments of steel, concrete, and masonry structures
• Managing and coordinating projects with clients and other disciplines
• Preparing technical reports
• Preparing and delivering presentations to clients and other disciplines
• Preparing structural design packages
• Occasional visits to the sitefor structural assessments and site support

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with a course focus on the structural design and analysis of buildings. A postgraduate degree (Master or Ph.D.) with a focus on seismic design and analysis would be an asset
• Familiarity with the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian material design standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 5 years of experience in structural design of buildings
• Proficiency in the CSI analytical software suite (ETABS, SAFE, SAP) would be an asset
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit would be an asset
• Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance