Senior Structural Engineer, Power Generation
Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Shape Something Different - Join our Energy subsector, a vital part of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources & Industry) sector, delivering solutions that power Canada's energy transition. From upstream and downstream oil and gas to renewable energy markets, we partner with clients across the full project lifecycle-designing, engineering, and innovating for a low-carbon future.
Are you ready to help shape the infrastructure that fuels communities today-and transforms how we power tomorrow? As a Senior Structural Engineer with Power Generation experience, you'll join a powerhouse group of innovators, problem-solvers, and world-builders who thrive on tackling complex challenges across renewable energy, power generation, and energy-modernization projects. Here, your expertise won't just support projects-it will energize entire systems and play a key role in building resilient, future-ready solutions that advance our clients' missions and strengthen the communities we serve.
This position can be located in any of our Canadian offices, with preference for our Alberta and British Columbia locations.
Your Impact
The Skills That Set You Apart
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $114,900 - $154,800
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.
#WeAreWSP #WithUsYouCan #LI-Hybrid
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
Make Your Mark with WSP
Ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter? Apply today and let's build something extraordinary together.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 .
You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Shape Something Different - Join our Energy subsector, a vital part of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources & Industry) sector, delivering solutions that power Canada's energy transition. From upstream and downstream oil and gas to renewable energy markets, we partner with clients across the full project lifecycle-designing, engineering, and innovating for a low-carbon future.
Are you ready to help shape the infrastructure that fuels communities today-and transforms how we power tomorrow? As a Senior Structural Engineer with Power Generation experience, you'll join a powerhouse group of innovators, problem-solvers, and world-builders who thrive on tackling complex challenges across renewable energy, power generation, and energy-modernization projects. Here, your expertise won't just support projects-it will energize entire systems and play a key role in building resilient, future-ready solutions that advance our clients' missions and strengthen the communities we serve.
This position can be located in any of our Canadian offices, with preference for our Alberta and British Columbia locations.
Your Impact
- You'll establish design criteria, prepare engineering specifications, design calculations, material take offs (MTO) in accordance with project requirements.
- You'll support the planning, scheduling, cost control activities in the design as related to the Project Plan
- You'll 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.
- You'll Contribute to knowledge transfer by providing functional guidance, coaching and peer review to the team's less experienced professionals or to technicians.
- You'll participates in the planning and implementation of large and complex projects requiring innovative solutions.
- You'll Conducting on-site inspections as required.
- You'll detailed civil and structural designs, which include concrete foundations, piling, steel structures etc.
- You'll Prepare documentation for engineering hours budgets, schedules, work plans, tender documents, technical reports, project calculations etc.
- You'll assign, give instructions and providing directions to technical support staff.
- You'll establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and team members.
- You'll ensure the Quality Assurance, consistency, and integrity of the electronic handover of deliverables.
- You'll be responsible for reviewing and stamping drawings (as required); using experience in interpreting design codes and regulatory requirements.
- You'll check work of and assist in the training of less experienced engineering personnel.
- You'll communicate with internal peers and project team and may be required to answer questions regarding deliverables.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- A university degree in Structural Engineering.
- Registered P.ENG in province of residence.
- At least 10 years+ experience in the engineering of civil structural designs with experience in Power Generation projects.
- Working knowledge of software's like SAP 2000, ETABS, S-Frame, STAAD Pro, Dyna6 etc.
- Familiarity with relevant design codes for Piling, Concrete and Steel Structures, and also current Industrial standards.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $114,900 - $154,800
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.
#WeAreWSP #WithUsYouCan #LI-Hybrid
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'll 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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
Ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter? Apply today and let's build something extraordinary together.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 .
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