WSP

Designer, Bridges & Civil Structures

WSP$67K — $97K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in designing bridges or civil structures in a consulting or engineering context.
  • Proficiency in structural design and drafting software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Canadian bridge and structural design codes and standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed structural designs and drawings for bridges and civil structures.
  • Support development of preliminary and detailed design packages for transportation infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technologists, and project managers for coordinated design solutions.
  • Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and constructability reviews.
  • Incorporate sustainability, safety, and quality into design work.
  • Participate in design reviews and apply feedback for improvement.
  • Contribute to project documentation, reports, and client deliverables.
  • Support field reviews and construction-phase services as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth within a leading engineering organization.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
  • Involvement in sustainable transportation infrastructure development.
  • Engagement with innovative design practices and technologies.
  • Commitment to quality and safety in all projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Designer, Bridges & Civil Structures, you will play a key role in shaping resilient transportation infrastructure that connects communities and supports sustainable growth. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex bridge and civil structure projects, contributing technical design expertise while growing your career within one of Canada's leading engineering organizations.
Your Impact
  • Prepare detailed structural designs and drawings for bridges and civil structures in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Support the development of preliminary and detailed design packages for transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technologists, and project managers to deliver coordinated design solutions.
  • Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and constructability reviews.
  • Incorporate sustainability, safety, and quality considerations into all design work.
  • Participate in design reviews and apply feedback to continuously improve technical outputs.
  • Contribute to project documentation, reports, and client deliverables.
  • Support field reviews and construction-phase services as required.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting the design of bridges and/or civil structures within a consulting or engineering environment.
  • Proficiency with structural design and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar).
  • Working knowledge of Canadian bridge and structural design codes and standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eligibility to work in Canada.
Compensation

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 - $97,200
MB & ON: $67,400 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $66,300 - $88,000

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and be part of a team that is redefining what's possible-one project, one community, and one idea at a time.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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Size
54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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