Job Description

Job Category: Engineering
:
The Opportunity:
WSP is currently seeking a Structural Designer or EIT to join our Infrastructure Facilities W/WW Structural Team located at our Thornhill office. Reporting to the discipline lead, the Structural Engineer or EIT will be an integral part of the team, dedicated to delivering high-quality design projects to multiple clients. This is an opportunity for an ambitious Engineer, interested in working alongside some of the strongest mentors in the Canadian Consulting world. You will be a dedicated professional to expand your career through a program of learning and development on key projects.
Why choose WSP?

• 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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, 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 can you expect to do here:

• Involvement in the engineering analysis and design of water treatment plants, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, underground liquid retaining tanks, chambers, solid waste management facilities, and other types of infrastructure with the help of the senior engineer or team lead.
• Performing structural design under the supervision of senior engineers using software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations for structural components or parts of the structural system.
• Creating markups based on analytical results for drafters for project production via Bluebeam software or manual markups. Developing project specifications.
• Conducting site visits for sewage pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and reservoirs for new construction reviews or existing facility structure condition assessments.
• Performing assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Engaging in construction support services, including shop drawing reviews and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
• Working individually or as a team member with the electrical discipline under the direct supervision of senior engineers.
• Taking on other duties as assigned

We'd love to hear from you if you have....

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent; a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering will be an asset.
• A minimum of 0-5 years of relevant experience with a design consultant in Ontario and Canada.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or equivalent status with the Professional Engineers Association in the provinces of Canada.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong desire and ability to collaborate and problem-solve in an integrated team environment.
• The ability to perform interdisciplinary coordination with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Architectural disciplines per project requirements.
• Good writing skills and the ability to prepare meeting minutes, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Knowledge and experience in using industry codes and standards, such as OBC, NBCC, CSA A23.1/2, CSA A23.3, etc.
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design software, such as Staad.Pro, S-Frame series, and CSI series software. Basic knowledge of BIM360 and REVIT.
• The ability to work independently to deliver comprehensive designs and meet client-driven deadlines.
• Site inspection experiences, and own valid driver's license.

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

Skills Required