Structural Engineer - Centre Block Project

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Join WSP as a structural engineer for the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project. Centre Block is our most iconic heritage building and a symbol of Canadian democracy. The building contains the House of Commons and Senate Chambers, as well as offices for MPs, senators and senior administrators.

The Centre Block Rehabilitation Project is a long-term renovation, rehabilitation and rejuvenation project of national interest within the Parliamentary Precinct. WSP (in joint venture) is providing a range of multidisciplinary consultancy services, including structural design and contract administration. WSP's scope extends well beyond a rehabilitation of Centre Block (CB) and the Peace Tower (PT) to include a large multi-level, below grade Visitor Welcome Centre (VWC) located immediately to the south of CB, and 30 related enabling work projects.

Note:

This role can be based in any WSP Office location in Ontario, however will require Reliability clearance as this is a Government Project.

• Completing engineering calculations, design and assessments of steel, concrete, and masonry structures
• Managing and coordinating projects with clients and other disciplines
• Preparing technical reports
• Preparing and delivering presentations to clients and other disciplines
• Preparing structural design packages
• Occasional visits to the site for structural assessments and site support

• A Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with a course focus on the structural design and analysis of buildings. A postgraduate degree (Master or Ph.D.) with a focus on seismic design and analysis would be an asset
• Familiarity with the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian material design standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 5 years of experience in structural design of buildings
• Proficiency in the CSI analytical software suite (ETABS, SAFE, SAP) would be an asset
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit would be an asset
• Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance

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.

• 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

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Please 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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Professional Services

Note:

This description reflects the current role and may be subject to change at the discretion of WSP.