WSP

Senior Structural Engineer, Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste

WSP$104K — $143K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of structural design experience in water, wastewater, or solid waste facilities.
  • P.Eng. designation with PEO (or eligibility with EGBC or APEGA).
  • Proficient with structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, S-Frame) and BIM tools (e.g., Revit).
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian and international building codes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural engineering analysis and design for various water and wastewater facilities.
  • Deliver complete structural designs for both single buildings and multi-facility sites.
  • Translate analytical results into clear designs for BIM modellers.
  • Support project delivery with specifications, cost estimates, and coordination.
  • Perform site visits and structural evaluations for new and existing facilities.
  • Provide construction phase support, including shop drawing reviews and RFIs.
  • Mentor early-career engineers, fostering their professional growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape critical water and wastewater infrastructure services.
  • Engagement in diverse projects that safeguard the environment and community.
  • Mentorship responsibilities that impact the next generation of engineers.
  • Collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines for integrated project delivery.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Step into a senior technical leadership role where your structural expertise helps shape essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Canada. Based in our Thornhill office, this opportunity allows you to lead complex designs, mentor the next generation of engineers, and contribute to projects that protect communities and the environment.

Your Impact
  • Lead structural engineering analysis and design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, underground liquid-retaining structures, solid waste transfer stations, and waste landfills.
  • Deliver complete structural designs for single buildings or multi-facility infrastructure sites using industry-standard software and engineering judgment.
  • Translate analytical results into clear markups and technical direction for BIM modellers and drafters.
  • Support project delivery through specifications development, cost estimates, and interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Provide support to project management, design management, and business development pursuits.
  • Perform site visits, condition assessments, and structural rehabilitation evaluations for new and existing facilities.
  • Provide construction support, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and site instructions.
  • Mentor and guide early-career engineers, supporting technical excellence and professional growth.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with 10+ years of structural design experience in water, wastewater, or solid waste facilities.
  • P.Eng. designation with PEO (or eligibility with EGBC or APEGA).
  • Strong working knowledge of Canadian and international codes including OBC, NBCC, CSA A23/A23.3, CSA S16, CSA S900.2, and ACI 350.
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, S-Frame, and CSI products, with working knowledge of BIM360 and Revit.
  • Proven ability to lead structural design tasks, manage budgets and schedules, and meet client-driven deadlines.
  • Experience collaborating across Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Architectural disciplines.
  • Confidence conducting field inspections and construction-phase engineering support.
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering and/or PMP designation considered an asset.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

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 delivering resilient, sustainable infrastructure that makes a lasting impact on communities across Canada and beyond.

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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1959

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