Description
Join WSP's Prairies & North team as a Senior Structural / Hydraulic Structures Engineer in Lethbridge or Calgary, Alberta. You'll play a key role in delivering water and infrastructure projects that strengthen and protect communities across the region.
Your Impact
- Apply structural engineering fundamentals to support the design and assessment of water and infrastructure projects across the Prairies.
- Perform reinforced concrete and structural steel calculations under supervision, contributing to safe and reliable designs.
- Support the analysis and design of hydraulic structures such as spillways, weirs, culverts, headwalls, floodwalls, and retaining structures.
- Assist with evaluating hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, uplift, soil, ice, debris, and seismic loads relevant to water infrastructure.
- Contribute to structural stability analyses including sliding, overturning, and bearing capacity checks.
- Interpret geotechnical reports and collaborate with geotechnical specialists to inform structural solutions.
- Support preparation of technical calculations, reports, and drawing reviews in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Strong foundation in structural engineering fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design, with the ability to complete basic calculations under supervision.
- Exposure to hydraulic structures and water infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
- Understanding of structural loading conditions related to water infrastructure, including hydrostatic and seismic effects, is an asset.
- Familiarity with geotechnical–structural interfaces and interpreting geotechnical reports for design applications.
- Experience with engineering software such as SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel; hydraulic modelling exposure is an asset.
- Ability to assist with technical documentation, calculations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Strong communication, organizational skills, and a growth mindset, with registration as a P.Eng. with APEGA.
Why Choose WSP?
- 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.
Compensation
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $107,800 – $144,900
- MB & ON: $98,400 – $137,400
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $97,400 – $131,200