WSP

Intermediate Structural Engineer - Resources

WSP$90K — $124K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario
  • 6+ years of experience in structural engineering for industrial mining environments
  • Experience designing concrete and steel structures for Canadian industrial facilities
  • Proficient with structural analysis tools (S-Frame, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000)
  • Comfortable with field reviews, site investigations, and structural condition assessments
  • Ability to apply Canadian Codes and Standards effectively
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

  • Design structural systems for mining and industrial facilities to enhance safety and reliability
  • Deliver detailed engineering packages from conceptual design to stamped IFC deliverables
  • Coordinate design requirements with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery
  • Conduct structural assessments and site investigations for rehabilitation projects
  • Prepare technical reports, calculations, and specifications for regulatory compliance
  • Provide leadership to junior engineers and contribute to quality reviews
  • Engage with clients in field reviews and collaborative problem-solving

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the resource sector
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development
  • Involvement in innovative projects with a focus on safety and efficiency
  • Remote work options available (hybrid model)
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Structural Engineer with WSP's Resources team in Thunder Bay, you'll support the delivery of industrial and mining facilities across Ontario and beyond. From new builds to rehabilitation projects, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and resilient structures that support Canada's resource sector. Your work will contribute directly to the growth of WSP's provincial practice and to impactful projects from concept through execution.

Your Impact
  • Design structural systems for mining and industrial facilities that advance safety, reliability, and long-term operational success.
  • Deliver detailed engineering packages-from conceptual design through stamped IFC deliverables-that enable clients to move swiftly from planning to execution.
  • Coordinate and integrate design requirements with mechanical, electrical, process, and geotechnical teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Conduct structural assessments and site investigations to guide retrofit, remediation, or rehabilitation strategies.
  • Prepare accurate technical reports, calculations, and construction specifications that support regulatory compliance and client decision-making.
  • Provide design leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers, contributing to quality reviews and continuous improvement.
  • Engage directly with clients through site meetings, field reviews, and collaborative problem-solving that strengthens relationships and trust.
  • Support cost-efficient, technically robust solutions that reflect WSP's commitment to innovation and excellence.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • You are a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with specialized experience in structural engineering for heavy industrial mining environments.
  • You bring 6+ years of hands-on experience designing concrete and steel structures for Canadian industrial facilities with project experience in the Thunder Bay market.
  • While this role is scoped at an intermediate level, we are also very open to considering senior-level candidates whose experience and expertise align with the needs of our growing Resources practice.
  • You excel in applying Canadian Codes and Standards, ensuring designs are compliant, resilient, and safe.
  • You are proficient with structural analysis tools such as S-Frame, STAAD.Pro, or SAP2000, using them to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • You are comfortable performing field reviews, site investigations, and structural condition assessments in active industrial settings.
  • You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and carry a mindset of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.
  • The candidate will be required to travel occasionally.


Compensation:
  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
  • MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $89,200 - $118,500


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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're ready to shape the future of Canada's industrial landscape, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build something extraordinary.

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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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