Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, Substations

4 weeks ago


Vaughan Mississauga Old Toronto Kitchener Ottawa, Canada WSP Global Inc. Full time

Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, Substations

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, Substations to join our National Electrical Team, located in Ontario - Thornhill, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto, Kitchener or Ottawa.

This position will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing the civil and structural elements of transmission and distribution systems related to but not limited to hydroelectric facilities, high voltage transmission, substations, and distribution facilities. This role involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination.

What you can expect to do here:

- You will collaborate with technical staff to design foundation, structural, building, and civil engineering elements for low, medium, and high voltage electrical transmission and distribution substation projects;
- You will prepare work plans and tenders for new projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence;
- You will supervise and develop junior/intermediate engineers and technicians, providing guidance and mentorship;
- You will participate in ongoing customer relations, inspections, and site interventions, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction;
- You will design feasibility and detail engineering plans for electrical infrastructure, including substations and buildings;
- You will analyze and design electrical substation buildings, considering safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal;
- You will perform surface and underground work interventions, ensuring efficient project delivery;
- You will follow up on the preparation of civil engineering plans and specifications originally prepared by a civil engineer;
- You will design structural steel and concrete drawings according to 3D analysis and design codes in use in Canada and internationally;
- You will supervise CAD technicians in the preparation of drawings, maintaining quality and accuracy;
- You will supervise structural inspectors in the preparation of inspection reports and repair designs, ensuring compliance with regulations;
- You will prepare specifications for buildings, foundations, and structural work, considering local building codes and standards.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field;
- Professional engineering license (P.Eng) required;
- Minimum of 10+ years of civil/structural engineering experience in Transmission and Distribution projects, ideally within a consulting environment;
- Experience with all voltages 735 kV and below;
- Strong knowledge of structural/civil engineering requirements for electrical transmission and distribution systems, with a deep understanding of industry standards and regulations;
- Familiarity with relevant safety standards, utility codes, and regulatory requirements;
- Familiarity with building codes and major design codes and standards, ensuring regulatory compliance;
- Proficiency with structural engineering software and computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Revit and BIM;
- Working knowledge of Revit and BIM software, enabling seamless collaboration;
- Willingness to travel as needed for project assessments, meetings and on-site support;
- Excellent organizational and report writing skills, producing high-quality documents;
- Effective communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and collaborate with colleagues.

About Us

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.

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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