Structural Engineer, Buildings

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The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us - This is your chance to be part of a team shaping communities across Interior British Columbia. In this role, you'll apply your structural engineering expertise to impactful building projects that define tomorrow's skylines and enhance sustainability. This role is ideal for a self-starting, client-focused Structural Engineer who will be the first member of our Buildings Structural group in the Okanagan.

While based in either Kamloops or Kelowna, the successful candidate will work closely with the broader BC team, contributing to projects across the region.

Your Impact

Design and deliver structural solutions for commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings across Kelowna and Kamloops.

Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative designs.

Apply advanced analysis and modelling tools to optimize structural performance and sustainability.

Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.

Engage directly with clients to understand their vision and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

Contribute to projects that improve community resilience and meet evolving building codes and standards.

Support construction phases with technical guidance and problem-solving expertise.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligibility to obtain it.

5+ years of experience in structural design for buildings (adjust based on confirmed level).

Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP
2000, RAM, Revit).

Strong knowledge of Canadian building codes and seismic design principles.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from concept to completion.

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior engineers and guiding project teams.

Skilled in client engagement and building lasting relationships that drive project success.

Strategic thinker who can make sound decisions under pressure and deliver innovative solutions.

Passion for sustainable design and community-focused engineering.

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.

Compensation
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT:  $98,800 - $130,800

MB & ON:  $90,100 - $124,100

Atlantic Provinces & QC:  $89,200 - $118,500

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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…