Structural Engineer - Power Generation

WSP in Canada; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team in Canada. In this role, you will establish design criteria, perform engineering calculations, and ensure project objectives are met. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in civil structural design within the energy sector. This opportunity offers competitive pay, flexible work options, and a strong collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Attractive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil structural designs in the energy industry.
• Ideally experience with power plants, dynamic foundations, or rotating equipment.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes for Concrete and Steel Structures.

Responsibilities

• Establish design criteria, prepare engineering specifications and calculations.
• Support planning, scheduling, and cost control in design.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer by guiding less experienced professionals.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solver

Communication

Education

University degree in Structural Engineering

Registered as a P.Eng or PE

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD Pro

MS Office

Python

Job description

Overview

Our Energy subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we support your upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join our teams located in any one of our Canadian offices with preference for Calgary, AB. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented Structural Engineer to join WSP’s dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural engineering and structural dynamic principles, proficient in FEA, analytical, detail-oriented, critical thinker, and a problem solver. They will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks on a range of challenging and rewarding projects. Be involved in projects with our Energy division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

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.

What you can expect to do here

• Establish design criteria, prepare engineering specifications, design calculations, material take-offs (MTO) in accordance with project requirements.
• Support planning, scheduling, and cost control activities in the design as related to the Project Plan.
• Propose solutions for improving or optimizing processes, programs, and procedures. Assist in resolving complex problems requiring detailed analysis and multi-disciplinary understanding.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer by providing functional guidance, coaching and peer review to the team’s less experienced professionals or to technicians.
• Participate in planning and implementation of large and complex projects requiring innovative solutions.
• Conduct on-site inspections as required.
• Provide detailed civil and structural designs, including concrete foundations, piling, steel structures, etc.
• Prepare documentation for engineering hours budgets, schedules, work plans, tender documents, technical reports, project calculations, etc.
• Assign, give instructions and provide directions to technical support staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and team members.
• Ensure Quality Assurance, consistency, and integrity of electronic handover of deliverables.
• Review and stamp drawings (as required); interpret design codes and regulatory requirements.
• Check work of and assist in the training of less experienced engineering personnel.
• Communicate with internal peers and project team and answer questions regarding deliverables.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• A university degree in Structural Engineering (MSc or PhD would be an asset).
• Registered as a P.Eng or PE in a Provincial Engineering Association in Canada or US.
• 5+ years of experience in the engineering of civil structural designs in the energy industry.
• Ideally experience with power plants, dynamic foundations and/or rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of software such as SAP2000, ETABS, S-Frame, STAAD Pro, Dyna6 etc.
• Experience with Python would be an asset.
• Good report writing skills.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes for Concrete and Steel Structures, and current industrial standards.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organization and time management skills.

About Us

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, and 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

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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.