Structural Engineer - Power Generation

Overview

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The Opportunity

Our Energy subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we support upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision : to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join our teams located in any one of our Canadian offices with preference for Calgary, AB.

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented Structural Engineer to join WSP’s dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural engineering and structural dynamic principles, proficient in FEA, analytical, detail-oriented, critical thinker, and a problem solver. They will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks on a range of challenging and rewarding projects. Be involved in projects with our Energy division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Why choose WSP?

Responsibilities

• Establish design criteria, prepare engineering specifications, design calculations, material take offs (MTO) in accordance with project requirements.
• Support the planning, scheduling, cost control activities in the design as related to the Project Plan.
• Propose solutions for improving or optimizing processes, programs, and procedures. Assist in resolving complex problems requiring a comprehensive and detailed analysis and multi-disciplinary understanding.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer by providing functional guidance, coaching and peer review to the team’s less experienced professionals or to technicians.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of large and complex projects requiring innovative solutions.
• Conduct on-site inspections as required.
• Detail civil and structural designs, including concrete foundations, piling, steel structures, etc.
• Prepare documentation for engineering hours budgets, schedules, work plans, tender documents, technical reports, project calculations, etc.
• Assign, give instructions and provide directions to technical support staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and team members.
• Ensure Quality Assurance, consistency, and integrity of the electronic handover of deliverables.
• Review and stamp drawings (as required); interpret design codes and regulatory requirements.
• Check the work of and assist in the training of less experienced engineering personnel.
• Communicate with internal peers and project team and may be required to answer questions regarding deliverables.

What you’ll bring to WSP

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Professional Services

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