WSP

Lead Structural Engineer, Water/Wastewater

WSP$135K — $179K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience, particularly in water and wastewater facilities.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
  • Experience in preparing technical reports and client documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of BC building codes and industry standards.
  • Proficient in structural analysis software and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Ability to lead project coordination and complex technical decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze structural systems for water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Lead structural design packages using engineering software and design standards.
  • Prepare markups in Bluebeam and collaborate with BIM teams for accurate modeling.
  • Conduct site inspections and structural assessments for various projects.
  • Provide construction support including shop drawing reviews and RFIs.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate design solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance and professional development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact infrastructure projects.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of top professionals.
  • Mentorship opportunities to guide emerging engineering talent.
  • Contributions to sustainability in water and wastewater management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

Join our Infrastructure Facilities Water/Wastewater Structural Team in Vancouver, BC, where you will help shape resilient water and wastewater infrastructure solutions that communities depend on every day. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise to meaningful projects while mentoring emerging professionals and contributing to high-impact infrastructure that supports sustainable growth.

Working alongside a talented multidisciplinary team, you will lead structural engineering design efforts, influence project outcomes, and help deliver innovative solutions for some of the most important water and wastewater facilities in British Columbia.

Your Impact
  • Design and analyze structural systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, and retaining structures.
  • Lead structural design packages using engineering software, hand calculations, and design standards to deliver complete structural systems.
  • Prepare markups in Bluebeam and coordinate with BIM teams to translate analytical work into models and drawings.
  • Conduct site inspections for new construction, structural condition assessments, and rehabilitation projects.
  • Provide construction support, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and change management.
  • Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Architectural disciplines to integrate design solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, project exposure, and professional development.
  • Apply sound engineering judgement, ethics, and standard methodologies in complex project environments.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, Seismic Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience, ideally focused on water and wastewater facilities, seismic design, and challenging geotechnical conditions in British Columbia.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
  • Demonstrated experience preparing technical memoranda, reports, proposals, and client-facing documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including BCBC 2024, NBCC, CSA A23.1/2, CSA A23.3, ACI 350, CSA S16, and CSA S900.2.
  • Proficiency using structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro, S-FRAME, and CSI software suites, with working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Revit.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project coordination and make complex technical decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for site visits and field inspections as required.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $122,100 - $162,200

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 Critical Infrastructure?

Join a team that is delivering the next generation of water and wastewater facilities that support growing communities across British Columbia. Bring your structural engineering expertise, leadership, and passion for mentorship to an organization where your work creates lasting impact. If you are ready to help design resilient infrastructure and advance your career alongside some of Canada's leading engineering professionals, we encourage you to apply today.

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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