Structural Engineer
Posted Yesterday
Job Description
WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our team based out of our Ottawa, Ontario office.
As part of the Structural team, you will be working on building projects. You will apply your structural design knowledge on project work from conceptual design through completion. Technical quality, cost effectiveness, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing guidance to a team of designers are integral parts of this role.
Be involved in projects with our Structural Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges!
Why choose WSP?
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:
What you'll bring to WSP:
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:
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.
As part of the Structural team, you will be working on building projects. You will apply your structural design knowledge on project work from conceptual design through completion. Technical quality, cost effectiveness, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing guidance to a team of designers are integral parts of this role.
Be involved in projects with our Structural 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 building structures.
- 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, inspections, 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 P.Eng with PEO within the Province of Ontario in Structural Engineering
- Have 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 building projects.
- Must possess a team player attitude and be able to work in a project team environment.
- Be fluent in the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs,
- Have design experience of building structures in Canada,
- Ability to work and complete tasks independently, make decisions and take responsibility on technical matters. Work with minimal direction.
- Proficiency in application of Canadian Codes and Standards.
- Proficiency in structural design software S-Frame, Staad Pro, or SAP.
- Experience working with clients and contractors directly.
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.

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Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2025-09-09
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