Senior Structural Engineer, Buildings

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Victoria, BC

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a dynamic and innovative Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Victoria 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 a client facing component and require knowledge of project management best practises.

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

Lead small to medium projects or take significant roles in the delivery of large projects
Perform engineering calculations and assessments for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures
Perform calculations using latest design software and advanced finite element modelling underpinned by a sound understanding of basic principles
Demonstrate strong capabilities in seismic design, as well as intimate knowledge of both the BCBC and NBC
Manage and coordinate projects with clients, architects and other disciplines as necessary
Oversee the execution of efficient and accurate project deliverables to exceptional standards
Oversee preparation of detail drawings, sections and standard details, specifications, and ensure quality delivery
Write technical reports and prepare proposals
Conduct field reviews, inspections, and condition assessments
Mentor junior staff and aid in developing the next generation of talent
Advance the notion of computational design and interactions between graphical and analytical structural models
Participate in and sometimes lead the identification and subsequent winning of strategic company opportunities. Leverage existing networks and develop new relationships to support and advance the winning of this work.
Interact with other WSP Canada offices to ensure national alignment
Occasional travel within Canada project related work, site assessments and site support

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

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC
8-12 years' experience in Structural Engineering
Computational design skills, and particular strength in the following software - Etabs, SAP2000, RAM and/or Robot. Familiarity with Dynamo, Grasshopper etc, considered a bonus.
Design experience on a variety of project types including some of the following - institutional, healthcare, science, transportation, industrial or the private sector commercial or residential.
Dedicated team player with strong people skills, empathetic mindset and service excellence.
Excellent organizational and technical writing skills
Valid driver's license considered an asset
Able to apply for clearances with the Canadian Government for project work considered an asset

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $105,800 to 145,400

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.
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.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.