Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, Substations

at  WSP

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.
To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, Substations to join our National Electrical Team, located in Ontario - Thornhill, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto, Kitchener or Ottawa.
This position will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing the civil and structural elements of transmission and distribution systems related to but not limited to hydroelectric facilities, high voltage transmission, substations, and distribution facilities. This role involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination.
Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

• You will collaborate with technical staff to design foundation, structural, building, and civil engineering elements for low, medium, and high voltage electrical transmission and distribution substation projects;
• You will prepare work plans and tenders for new projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence;
• You will supervise and develop junior/intermediate engineers and technicians, providing guidance and mentorship;
• You will participate in ongoing customer relations, inspections, and site interventions, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction;
• You will design feasibility and detail engineering plans for electrical infrastructure, including substations and buildings;
• You will analyze and design electrical substation buildings, considering safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal;
• You will perform surface and underground work interventions, ensuring efficient project delivery;
• You will follow up on the preparation of civil engineering plans and specifications originally prepared by a civil engineer;
• You will design structural steel and concrete drawings according to 3D analysis and design codes in use in Canada and internationally;
• You will supervise CAD technicians in the preparation of drawings, maintaining quality and accuracy;
• You will supervise structural inspectors in the preparation of inspection reports and repair designs, ensuring compliance with regulations;
• You will prepare specifications for buildings, foundations, and structural work, considering local building codes and standards.