Intermediate Structural Engineer – Resources
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The Opportunity
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As a Structural Engineer with WSP’s Resources team in Thunder Bay, you’ll support the delivery of industrial and mining facilities across Ontario and beyond. From new builds to rehabilitation projects, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and resilient structures that support Canada’s resource sector. Your work will contribute directly to the growth of WSP’s provincial practice and to impactful projects from concept through execution.
Your Impact
- Design structural systems for mining and industrial facilities that advance safety, reliability, and long‑term operational success.
- Deliver detailed engineering packages—from conceptual design through stamped IFC deliverables—that enable clients to move swiftly from planning to execution.
- Coordinate and integrate design requirements with mechanical, electrical, process, and geotechnical teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Conduct structural assessments and site investigations to guide retrofit, remediation, or rehabilitation strategies.
- Prepare accurate technical reports, calculations, and construction specifications that support regulatory compliance and client decision‑making.
- Provide design leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers, contributing to quality reviews and continuous improvement.
- Engage directly with clients through site meetings, field reviews, and collaborative problem‑solving that strengthens relationships and trust.
- Support cost‑efficient, technically robust solutions that reflect WSP’s commitment to innovation and excellence.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- You are a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with specialized experience in structural engineering for heavy industrial mining environments.
- You bring 6+ years of hands‑on experience designing concrete and steel structures for Canadian industrial facilities with project experience in the Thunder Bay market.
While this role is scoped at an intermediate level, we are also very open to considering senior‑level candidates whose experience and expertise align with the needs of our growing Resources practice.
- You excel in applying Canadian Codes and Standards, ensuring designs are compliant, resilient, and safe.
- You are proficient with structural analysis tools such as S‑Frame, STAAD.Pro, or SAP2000, using them to solve complex engineering challenges.
- You are comfortable performing field reviews, site investigations, and structural condition assessments in active industrial settings.
- You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and carry a mindset of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.
- The candidate will be required to travel occasionally.
Why Choose WSP?
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- Limitless opportunities – whether across the country or worldwide, we support your growth and ambition.
- Flexible work, real balance – we encourage you to prioritize what matters most, in work and life.
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Compensation:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 – $130,800
- MB & ON: $90,100 – $124,100
- NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you’re ready to shape the future of Canada’s industrial landscape, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build something extraordinary.
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