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WSP Canada

Structural Engineer, Rail and Transit

Posted 11 days ago

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The Opportunity:

Join us and make an impact that matters! At WSP, you'll take the lead on shaping the future of transportation and transit infrastructure-from iconic bridges to complex underground structures.

In this role, you won't just manage projects; you'll drive innovation, champion safety, and deliver solutions that enhance communities. You'll collaborate with passionate experts, mentor emerging talent, and bring bold ideas to life through cutting-edge design and technology. If you're ready to combine technical excellence with purpose-driven work, this is your opportunity to help build a better tomorrow.

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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:
  • Work with the Discipline Lead in planning, design, and execution of structural projects for transportation and transit infrastructure (bridges, viaducts, stations, underground structures, etc.)
  • Develop and implement project management plans covering scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder engagement
  • Coordinate structural design, including BIM modeling, ensuring compliance with MTO, METROLINX, AREMA and applicable building codes
  • Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize costs & time without compromising safety or quality
  • Manage contract negotiations, and subcontractor coordination from pre-bid through project closeout
  • Supervise site activities: Construction, testing &commissioning, and ensure adherence to safety and project Specifications
  • Mentor and train team members (engineers, coordinators, superintendents) and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Prepare and present progress reports, lead stakeholder meetings, and maintain effective communication with all parties
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and strict application of safety protocols throughout all project phases
  • Participate in the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and subcontracts, including risk analysis and change management
  • Develop and implement project change requests, as well as preparing and maintaining comprehensive project technical specifications


What you'll bring to WSP:
  • University degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in structural design and project management within the transportation and transit sector
  • In-depth knowledge of MTO, METROLINX and AREMA codes & standards
  • Proven experience in structural design and multidisciplinary project coordination
  • Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project), BIM modeling, and design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Rivet3, Microstation, InRoads)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, risk management, and cost control skills
  • Experience in estimating, bid preparation, and contract administration
  • Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
  • Valid Professional Engineering license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset

Core Competencies
  • Structural project planning and execution
  • Team leadership and stakeholder communication
  • Risk and change management
  • Budget and cost control
  • Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
  • Mastery of structural standards and codes applicable to transportation and transit
  • Work with other disciplines to address design interfaces

WSP est l'une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d'assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

Chez WSP :

  • Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
  • Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
  • Nous sommes axés sur l'avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
  • Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
  • Nous soutenons une culture d'autonomie et de responsabilisation.

Veuillez noter:

La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs absolument essentielles pour WSP. Étant donné l'importance de se garder en sécurité, vous devez vous conformer à notre politique de santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE) en tout temps, ainsi qu'aux politiques SSE du client lorsque cela s'applique.

Les offres d'emploi pour des postes impliquant des travaux sur le terrain et assujettis en matière de sécurité sont conditionnelles à ce que les candidats soient en mesure d'effectuer des tâches physiques clés du travail tel que décrit dans l'offre d'emploi et lors de l'entrevue. Cela peut inclure la capacité de travailler dans une variété de conditions environnementales, telles que les régions éloignées ou isolées, travailler seul, et dans des cas de mauvais temps (dans des limites sûres et raisonnables).

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WSP accueille et encourage les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.

WSP souscrit au principe de l'équité en matière d'emploi. Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées.

WSP n'accepte pas les cv spontanés transmis par des agences. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez lire VEUILLEZ LIRE L'INTÉGRALITÉ DE LA POLITIQUE

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.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-01-13

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