Structural Engineer - Water, Wastewater & Solid Waste

WSP; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian engineering company is seeking a Structural Engineer to enhance their Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Facilities Structural Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, at least 7-10 years of relevant experience, and expertise in structural analysis software. This role includes responsibilities such as creating design models, conducting site inspections, and leading projects. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a Professional Engineer license in Ontario. Attractive benefits and a flexible work policy are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in structural designs for Water and Wastewater facilities.
• Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario.
• Familiar with relevant codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Create structural analysis and design models.
• Conduct construction services and site surveys.
• Facilitate collaboration between design and construction teams.

Skills

Structural analysis and design software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Reliability and accountability

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Staad.Pro

S-Frame

CSI series

BIM360

REVIT

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is growing and has an opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join our Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Facilities Structural Team located in Thornhill, Ontario. As an engineer with us, you will be part of our growing team, using your skills and engineering expertise to design and partner on major infrastructure projects in Canada from coast to coast. As a Structural Engineer, you will be an integral part of our dynamic structural team and dive into the intricate world of engineering analysis and designs on water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations, underground liquid retaining tanks, chambers, solid waste management facilities and other type of infrastructure facilities. You will also contribute to proposal pursuits, condition assessments, construction phase services, and project management at various levels as part of your overall portfolio of work.

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will create structural analysis and design models, engineering calculation spreadsheets, hand calculations to the structural components and the entire structure analysis and designs.
• You will create markups per the analysis results to the BIM modellers and drafters for project productions by Bluebeam software or manual markups.
• You will be involved in construction services, including shop drawing reviews, responding to requests for information (RFIs), change order assessments, and on-site inspections.
• You will conduct site surveys, gather critical field data and perform condition assessments of the existing structures.
• You will facilitate seamless collaboration between design and construction teams.
• You will share your expertise with junior staff, fostering growth and development.
• You will contribute or lead in projects as the project manager, responsible for overall budget, schedule, stakeholder relationships, and project status reporting.
• You will be prepared for a dynamic role that may include additional duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
• A minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience ideally in Water and Wastewater facility, solid waste facility structural designs in Ontario or across Canada.
• Be a Professional Engineer Licensed in the Province of Ontario.
• Ability to work in collaboration and within a team working environment.
• Reliability and accountability to deliver on what was promised to the client.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards, including OBC2024, NBCC2020, CSA A23, ACI 350, etc.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as Staad.Pro , S-Frame, and CSI series. Basic knowledge of BIM360 and REVIT is required.
• Strong communication skills (verbal/written) to work on proposals, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Can work under pressure and perform interdisciplinary coordination and various stakeholders on a regular basis.
• A Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering would be preferred.
• Possession of an Ontario G Driver License would be preferred.