Structural Engineer, Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join WSP's growing Water & Wastewater Facilities Structural Team in Thornhill, Ontario, and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure that communities depend on every day. This role offers the opportunity to apply your structural engineering expertise across complex municipal and industrial projects, while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team that values technical excellence, mentorship, and long-term career development.

Your Impact

• Deliver structural analysis and design for of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations, underground liquid-retaining structures, chambers, solid waste facilities, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Develop structural models, engineering calculations, and design solutions for complex facility systems and components
• Translate engineering concepts into clear design markups and coordinate closely with BIM and drafting teams
• Support construction-phase activities including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and on-site technical problem-solving
• Contribute to site assessments, inspections, and rehabilitation strategies for existing infrastructure
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, client-focused engineering solutions
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, proposals, and cost estimates that drive project success
• Grow your expertise while mentoring junior team members and taking on increasing responsibility

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master's in Structural Engineering is an asset
• 6-10 years of structural engineering experience, ideally in water, wastewater, solid waste, or municipal infrastructure facilities in Ontario or across Canada.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Canada (PEO preferred); PMP is an asset
• Strong knowledge of OBC, NBCC, CSA A23.3, CSA A23.1/.2, and ACI 350 design standards
• Experience with structural analysis tools such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, S-Frame, or similar
• Familiarity with Revit, ACC, and BIM coordination workflows
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to produce clear engineering documentation
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to attend site visits and inspections as required

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your structural expertise to projects that matter and help build the infrastructure that supports communities across Canada. At WSP, your ideas, growth, and impact are all part of the journey.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe 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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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. Full details here .