TORONTO – Structural Designer, Buildings
WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Designer to join our Buildings Structural Engineering Group, located at our Toronto or Thornhill office. Reporting to a Team Lead, Structural Engineering, this position will be responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to take innovative design solutions from proposal stage through to constructed projects for clients in a wide variety of Sectors. This role can grow to include a client facing component and will allow candidate to gain knowledge of project management best practises.

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WSP is currently seeking an ambitious, dynamic and innovative Structural Designer to join our Structural Engineering Group, located at our Toronto office. Reporting to a Team Lead, Structural Engineering, this position will be responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to take innovative design solutions from proposal stage through to constructed projects for clients in a wide variety of Sectors. This role can grow to include a client facing component and will allow candidate to gain knowledge of project management best practises.

• Perform calculations and assessments for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures, under the supervision of Senior Engineers
• Perform calculations using latest design software and advanced finite element modelling underpinned by a sound understanding of basic principles
• Demonstrate sound capabilities, as well as practical knowledge of both the OBC and NBC
• Oversee preparation of detail drawings, sections and standard details, specifications, and ensure quality delivery
• Write technical reports
• Conduct field reviews, inspections, and condition assessments
• Aid in the preparation of proposals
• Have fun developing innovative and elegant solutions for new and existing structures
• Approach all projects with curiosity and innovation through a client centric lens
• A proactive approach to diversity and inclusion, both in the work environment and in developing designs
• Advance the notion of computational design and interactions between graphical and analytical structural models
• Occasional travel within Canada for project related work, site assessments and site support
• Other duties as assigned/require