Experienced Structural Restoration Engineer, Buildings

WSP is currently seeking a passionate Experienced Structural Restoration Engineer to join our Structural Restoration Engineering Group, located at our Vancouver office. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, Structural Restoration, this position will be responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to take innovative design solutions from the proposal stage through to constructed projects for clients in a wide variety of Sectors. This role will include a significant client facing component where the ability to grow industry networks will be considered an asset.

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 to do here:

• Lead projects from initial contact with the client to proposal through close out of the project
• Have fun developing elegant solutions for heritage structures and existing buildings, including upgrades and expansions to structures.
• Oversee and investigate structural assessments of existing structures in need of repair or condition assessment
• Find creative solutions in complex environments in response to as-built site conditions or challenging project constraints in collaboration with the project team and other disciplines.
• Perform engineering calculations and assessments for wood, steel, concrete and masonry structures with some guidance from Senior Engineers
• Demonstrate strong capabilities in seismic design, as well as intimate knowledge of both the BCBC and NBC, especially how it relates to upgrades and additions of existing structures
• Develop and submit proposals to existing and future clients.
• Mentor junior team members to encourage team engagement and growth
• Oversee the execution of efficient and accurate project deliverables to exceptional standards
• Oversee preparation of detail drawings, sections and standard details, and ensure quality adherence
• Approach all projects with curiosity and innovation through a client centric lens
• Oversee and prepare written reports and drawings packages, as it suits the needs of each specific project and client
• Advance the notion of computational design and interactions between graphical and analytical structural models
• Interact with other WSP Canada offices to share knowledge and ensure national alignment
• Occasional travel within Canada on occasion for project-related work, site assessments and site support;
• Conduct site inspections, condition assessments, reporting, specifications and proposals
• A proactive approach to diversity and inclusion, both in the work environment and in developing designs
• Other duties as assigned/required

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC
• 5-10 years of experience in Structural Engineering with experience in Structural Restoration
• Computational design skills, and strength in the following software - Etabs, SAP2000, RAM and/or Robot. Familiarity with Dynamo, Grasshopper etc, is considered a bonus.
• Design experience on a variety of project types including some of the following - institutional, healthcare science, government, transportation, industrial or the private sector commercial, residential and strata industry etc.
• Display a value adding attitude through dynamic, innovative, pro-active and disruptive thinking within a solution driven environment.
• Dedicated team player with strong people skills, empathetic mindset and service excellence.
• Excellent organizational and technical writing skills

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $88,900 to 122,200

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.
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:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

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. This may include the ability to 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.

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