Structural Engineer - Power Generation

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Structural Engineer for its Energy subsector. The role involves preparing engineering specifications, conducting inspections, and ensuring quality assurance on diverse projects. Candidates should have a university degree in Structural Engineering and over 5 years of experience in the energy sector. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $105,800 to $145,400, reflecting qualifications and experience. Join a collaborative team focused on innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Strong corporate culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in civil structural designs in the energy industry.
• Experience with power plants and rotating equipment is ideal.
• Familiarity with design codes and industrial standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish design criteria and prepare engineering specifications.
• Conduct on-site inspections and ensure Quality Assurance.
• Prepare documentation for engineering hours budgets and reports.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

FEA analysis

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

University degree in Structural Engineering

P.Eng or PE registration

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

S-Frame

STAAD Pro

Dyna6

Python

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

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 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.
• You’ll support the planning, scheduling, cost control activities in the design as related to the Project Plan.
• You’ll propose solutions for improving or optimizing processes, programs, and procedures. Assist in resolving complex problems requiring a comprehensive and detailed analysis and multi-disciplinary understanding.
• You’ll contribute to knowledge transfer by providing functional guidance, coaching and peer review to the team’s less experienced professionals or to technicians.
• You’ll participate in the planning and implementation of large and complex projects requiring innovative solutions.
• You’ll conduct on-site inspections as required.
• You’ll perform detailed civil and structural designs, which include concrete foundations, piling, steel structures etc.
• You’ll prepare documentation for engineering hours budgets, schedules, work plans, tender documents, technical reports, project calculations etc.
• You’ll assign, give instructions and provide directions to technical support staff.
• You’ll establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and team members.
• You’ll ensure the Quality Assurance, consistency, and integrity of the electronic handover of deliverables.
• You’ll be responsible for reviewing and stamping drawings (as required); using experience in interpreting design codes and regulatory requirements.
• You’ll check work of and assist in the training of less experienced engineering personnel.
• You’ll communicate with internal peers and project team and may be required to 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 and over experience in the engineering of civil structural designs in energy industry.
• Ideally experience with power plants, dynamic foundations and/or rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of software’s like 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 also current Industrial standards.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• A team player with strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Solid organization and time management skills.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $105,800 to 145,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

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.

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).