Structural Engineer, Bridges & Civil Structures

The Opportunity :

Looking to join a growing bridge team in one of Canada's greatest cities that features affordable housing and all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel and vibrant food scene?

Come and join the Kingston Bridges & Civil Structures Team and you will have the opportunity to work on local movable bridge projects, large-scale highway and rail projects in collaboration with our larger Ontario bridge groups, and everything in between!

This role provides technical leadership in the design and delivery of transportation projects, including : highway, transit, pedestrian bridges;

retaining walls; culverts; over-height damage repairs; inspections and testing; and unique structures. Duties include project management, analysis, design, inspection, evaluation, cost estimating, tender document preparation, and construction technical support.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

WeAre WSP

What you can expect do here :

• Management of Complex and Standard bridge projects;
• Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other civil structures;
• Bridge inspections, assessment, and rehabilitation design;
• Quantities and construction cost estimates;
• Independent Review and Quality Assurance of designs and drawings;
• Specifications and contract document preparation;
• Review of shop drawings and field technical support of bridge construction;
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of technical staff delivering transportation projects;
• Assist with leadership and expertise re : client management.
• Preparation of reports and proposals;

What you'll bring to WSP :

• University degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in the field of bridge structures;
• Professional Engineer license in Ontario
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a licensed engineer working on detailed design assignments for bridges
• Superior technical understanding, design abilities, and current on bridge technologies;
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software used in bridge design such as CSIBridge, MIDAS, etc;
• Specific areas of expertise required are in the planning, preliminary and detailed design, and construction of bridges of standard and complex geometry;
• A thorough knowledge of current design codes (CAN / CSA-S6) and standards is essential;
• Experience with inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation of existing structures;
• Experience with field review and inspection during construction;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively (verbally, written, and executive presentations) with internal and external clients and stakeholders, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships
10 days ago