Structural Engineer - Centre Block Project

WSP USA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer for the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project in Ontario. The role involves completing engineering calculations, preparing design packages, and managing client projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and ideally a Master's or Ph.D. Experience with the National Building Code of Canada is required, along with excellent communication skills. This position allows for flexible work options in any WSP office in Ontario.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in structural design of buildings.
• Familiarity with National Building Code of Canada.
• Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance.

Responsibilities

• Completing engineering calculations, design and assessments.
• Managing and coordinating projects with clients.
• Preparing technical reports and delivering presentations.

Skills

Structural design

Communication skills

Project management

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate degree (Master or Ph.D.)

Tools

CSI analytical software suite (ETABS, SAFE, SAP)

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join WSP as a structural engineer for 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 site for 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

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)