Structural Engineer, Buildings

WSP is currently seeking a dynamic and innovative Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Vancouver 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 will include a significant client facing component where either an existing network, or the ability to grow industry networks will be considered important.

 Why 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.

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What you'll do…

• Collaborate on team to provide technical solutions for medium to large projects under the supervision of a Senior Engineer 
• Perform engineering 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 capabilities in seismic design with an interest to grow and foster these skills, as well as intimate knowledge of both the BCBC and NBC
• Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary projects
• Participate in the execution of efficient and accurate project deliverables to exceptional standards 
• Participate in preparation of detail drawings, sections and standard details, specifications, and ensure quality delivery 
• Write technical reports with supervision of a Senior Engineer 
• Conduct field reviews, inspections, and condition assessments
• 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 on occasion for project related work, site assessments and site support 

About you 

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Eligibility to register as a P.Eng. with EGBC within the next year
• 3+ years' experience in Structural Engineering
• Computational design skills, and particular strength in the following software – Etabs, SAP2000, RAM and/or Robot. Familiarity with Dynamo, Grasshopper etc, considered a bonus. 
• 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. 
• Excellent organizational and technical writing skills
• Valid driver's license considered an asset

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $78,600 to 108,100

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location