Senior Structural Engineer

Hamilton, SWO - Senior Structural Engineer, P.Eng

WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Hamilton office. 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 Structural Technical Lead and Project Manager for the Structural discipline on multi-disciplinary projects. This role will include a client facing component and require knowledge of all phases of projects.

For internal applicants:

WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Hamilton office. 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 Technical Lead and Project Manager for the Structural discipline on multi-disciplinary projects in the Southwestern Ontario region. This role will include a client facing component and require knowledge of project management best practises.

What you'll do at WSP

• Lead structural design for small and medium sized projects
• Work with a project team to deliver large projects responsible for structural technical content, planning resources for the project, coordination, and client relationships
• 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 knowledge of both the OBC 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
• Conduct field reviews, inspections, and condition assessments
• Prepare proposals
• Mentor other technical 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
• A proactive approach to diversity and inclusion, both in the work environment and in developing designs
• 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 for project related work, site assessments and site support
• Other duties as assigned/required

What you bring to WSP

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer with PEO
• 10+ years' experience in Structural Engineering
• 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.
• Experience in transportation and/or industrial sectors
• Display a value-adding attitude through dynamic, innovative and disruptive thinking within a solution-driven environment.
• 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
• Valid driver's license

VALUE ADD

• Creative and innovative - prepared to put out of the box ideas forward
• Has experience with light industrial and/or infrastructure projects
• 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.

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