Intermediate Structural Designer

TORONTO – Structural Designer, Buildings 

WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Designer to join our Buildings Structural Engineering Group, located at our Toronto or Thornhill 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 can grow to include a client facing component and will allow candidate to gain knowledge of project management best practises.

For internal applicants:

WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Designer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Toronto 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 can grow to include a client facing component and will allow candidate to gain knowledge of project management best practises.

Why WSP?

• A Canadian success story - a company that grew from humble roots in Quebec into a global, multinational powerhouse with over 48,000 employees worldwide;
• WSP is committed to being FutureReady;
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than we were yesterday, for our employees, future employees, and our fellow Canadians, we're open to your ideas and trying new things;
• Flexibility - We recognize that our people are faced with multiple challenges, both in their professional and personal lives. WSP has developed a Flexible Work Policy, designed to help our people manage their time on the job and support time away from work.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humble yet important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• We offer competitive pay, 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.

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What you'll do 

• Perform calculations and assessments for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures, under the supervision of Senior Engineers
• Perform calculations using latest design software and advanced finite element modelling underpinned by a sound understanding of basic principles
• Demonstrate sound capabilities, as well as practical knowledge of both the OBC and NBC
• Oversee preparation of detail drawings, sections and standard details, specifications, and ensure quality delivery 
• Write technical reports
• Conduct field reviews, inspections, and condition assessments
• Aid in the preparation of proposals
• 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
• Occasional travel within Canada for project related work, site assessments and site support 
• Other duties as assigned/required

About you 

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Working towards registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO 
• 2-6 years' experience in structural design for buildings 
• 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. 
• Display a value adding attitude through dynamic, innovative, pro-active 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

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