Manager, Structural Engineering - Thunder Bay at WSP

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

169800.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Client Stewardship, People Leadership, Staffing, Resource Planning, Recruitment, Performance Management, Risk Management, Business Development, Inter-office Collaboration, Productivity, Quality Control, Safety

Industry

Professional Services

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 Build the future with us In Thunder Bay, you’ll lead the Bridges team within our Bridges, Highways & Roads business line, shaping meaningful infrastructure that strengthens communities and supports safe, connected transportation across Northern Ontario. This role leads a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff in delivering complex bridge, highway, and construction administration projects, while driving technical excellence, client stewardship, and people leadership. Your Impact * Lead the overall performance of the Bridges department, meeting revenue, profitability, and operational targets. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to advance the expertise and career development of engineering and technical staff. * Strengthen and grow client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and champion for service excellence. * Oversee staffing, resource planning, recruitment, development, and performance management for the department. * Guide project delivery by monitoring financials, schedules, scope, quality, and risk while ensuring consistent use of corporate project management tools, including ETC/EAC tools[DQ1] . * Collaborate with the Senior Discipline Director to shape discipline strategies, budgets, and long‑term goals. * Support business development within the region through relationship‑building, pipeline development, and proposal insights. * Promote inter‑office collaboration to balance workloads and enhance project delivery across the discipline. * Drive productivity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement within the team. The Skills That Set You Apart * A university degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in bridge structures. * Eligibility for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure in Ontario. * 10+ years of bridge engineering and project management experience, including work with MTO or Ontario municipalities. * 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and mentoring technical teams in an engineering consulting environment. * Strong leadership, negotiation, teamwork, and relationship‑building capabilities. * A collaborative mindset and commitment to excellence in client service and project delivery. 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 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. #WeAreWSP Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100 MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $122,100 – $162,200 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. 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 [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety]. 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 [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies].

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the Bridges team in Thunder Bay, meeting departmental targets for revenue, profitability, and operations while providing technical leadership and mentorship to staff. The manager will also oversee project delivery, manage department resources, and collaborate on shaping discipline strategies and business development.