Senior Structural Engineer

WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Toronto office. Reporting to a Team Lead, Structural Engineering, this position will be responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to take innovative design solutions from proposal stage through to constructed projects for clients in a wide variety of Sectors. This role will include working in a collaborative contract model working closely with the client, contractor and design team. For internal applicants: WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Toronto office. Reporting to a Team Lead, Structural Engineering, this position will be responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to take innovative design solutions from proposal stage through to constructed projects for clients in a wide variety of Sectors. This role will primarily focus on acting as a Project Manager for the Structural discipline on multi-disciplinary projects while still having a hand in the design and delivery of projects. This role will include a client facing component and require knowledge of project management best practices. Why 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’ll do at WSP

• Lead medium sized projects
• Work with a Technical Lead to deliver large projects as a technical resource
• Perform engineering calculations and assessments for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures, under the supervision of the Lead Engineer
• Perform calculations using latest design software and advanced finite element modelling underpinned by a sound understanding of basic principles
• Coordinate projects with clients, architects and other disciplines as necessary
• Prepare detail drawings, sections and standard details, specifications, and ensure quality delivery
• Write technical reports
• Conduct field reviews, inspections, and condition assessments
• Prepare proposals
• Mentor junior staff and aid in developing the next generation of talent
• Have fun developing innovative and elegant solutions for new and existing structures
• Approach all projects with curiosity and innovation through a client centric lens
• Occasional travel within Canada for project related work, site assessments and site support
• Other duties as assigned/required

About you bring to WSP

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer with PEO
• 8-12 years’ experience in Structural Engineering
• Computational design skills, and particular strength in the following software – Etabs, SAP2000, RAM. Familiarity with Dynamo, Grasshopper etc, considered a bonus.
• Design experience on a variety of project types including some of the following –transportation, industrial, commercial or residential.
• Experience in transportation and/or industrial sectors is considered an asset
• Pro-active, energetic, highly responsive and client centric
• Dedicated team player with strong people skills, empathetic mindset and service excellence.
• Excellent organizational and technical writing skills
• Experience with Alliance or other collaborative contract models considered an asset

VALUE ADD

• Creative and innovative – prepared to put out of the box ideas forward
• Comfortable with failure in a supportive environment
• Listen respectfully, and consider the thoughts of others
• Comfortable to speak your mind and voice opinions in a constructive manner
• A proactive problem solver who takes initiative
• Prepared to challenge the status quo and promote the unconventional
• Accountable
• Drive and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Curious about everything we do

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. (