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Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including economic studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, commissioning and industrial programming. This division provides a full range of services to industrial and mining projects, including all services offered in the field of engineering from conceptual and feasibility studies to complete detailed engineering in EPCM, to the closure and dismantling of mine sites. 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 our Sudbury, Ontario office.

The successful candidate will work on both new construction and rehabilitation in mining and industrial sectors. The Resources Engineering group also provides service to institutional and government clients. You will apply your structural design knowledge on project work from conceptual design through completion. You will also be responsible for technical quality, cost effectiveness, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing guidance to a team of designers as an integral part of this role. As part of the Resources team, you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province and beyond, through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

Be involved in projects with our Resources Team 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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Complete structural designs and calculations for buildings and industrial structures (Mining and Industrial Plants).
• Make technical decisions and take responsibility on technical matters.
• Design management with input from other senior engineers on technical decisions.
• Coordinate with various disciplines required for project implementation.
• Write and review technical reports, and construction specifications.
• Site investigation, inspection, and evaluate conditions of existing structures.
• Occasional travel to various client sites, attend project meetings and conduct field reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) within the Province of Ontario in Civil or Structural Engineering;
• Between 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in the design of concrete and steel structures in Canada;
• Possess in depth or broad knowledge, skills and practices for mining and/or industrial projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs;
• Proficiency in application of Canadian Codes and Standards; and
• Proficiency in structural design software S-Frame, Staad Pro, or SAP.
  
  
  

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, 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.