Job 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 – Canada's hydroelectric, dam safety, and water infrastructure sectors are evolving rapidly, and this is your chance to help shape that future.

As a Structural Engineer within our Hydro and Dams group you’ll contribute to major hydro and dams projects that strengthen communities, enhance climate resilience, and support long‑term sustainable energy systems across the province. This position will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing the civil and structural elements of hydroelectric projects (development, rehabilitation), dam and hydraulic structures engineering, and dam safety. We work in collaboration with public and private sector clients on innovative projects that allow our team members to prove their expertise and to train a new generation of passionate people.

This position will be located in any of our Canadian offices within Ontario or Atlantic provinces

Your Impact

• Deliver structural engineering design for hydroelectric facilities, spillways, intake structures, dam appurtenances, penstocks, gates, and powerhouse components.
• Conduct structural assessment, analysis, and rehabilitation studies for existing dams and hydropower infrastructure.
• Support dam safety reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance evaluations in alignment with CDA and provincial standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, hydrotechnical, environmental, electrical, mechanical) throughout planning, design, and construction phases.
• Prepare calculations, design reports, technical memos, CAD markups, and engineering design packages.
• Contribute to project delivery through construction support, site inspections, and review of contractor submittals.
• Apply innovative thinking to improve resilience, sustainability, and long‑term asset performance of critical water and energy infrastructure.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and partners while championing excellence in engineering delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent program.
• 10+ years' experience in structural engineering.
• Should have experience with concrete and steel structure design - ie. piles, heavy foundations, etc.
• Experience in hydropower and dams an asset.
• Multi-disciplinary versatility, leadership skills, dynamic, team-spirited, quality-oriented, and technical excellence are essential.
• Strong communication skills.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in your province of practice.

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.
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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600  – $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500  – $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $103,500  – $137,400

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 to help shape resilient, sustainable energy systems for communities across Canada, this is your moment. Join us and be part of a team that transforms possibility into progress.

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

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