Senior Structural Engineer, Buildings

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The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Bring your structural engineering expertise to WSP’s Buildings team in Calgary and help shape safe, resilient and high-performing buildings. In this senior role, you’ll contribute technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, collaborate across disciplines, and help develop the next generation of engineering talent.

Your Impact

• Lead structural engineering design and analysis for building projects, delivering practical solutions that respond to client and project needs.
• Develop structural designs, calculations, technical specifications and reports from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Guide project teams through technical challenges while maintaining a strong focus on quality, constructability and project outcomes.
• Collaborate with architects, building systems specialists and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary solutions.
• Review drawings, calculations and technical deliverables to support consistent, high-quality engineering.
• Support projects during construction by responding to technical inquiries, reviewing submissions and participating in site activities as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, sharing knowledge and supporting their professional development.
• Strengthen client relationships and contribute technical insight to proposals, project planning and future opportunities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 8+ years of relevant structural engineering experience, with a strong focus on building structures.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with APEGA, or eligibility for registration.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering structural systems for building projects.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable Canadian building codes, structural design standards and engineering practices.
• Experience preparing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary building design teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience providing technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineering professionals.

Why Choose WSP?

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 to $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 to $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 to $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

Bring your structural expertise to projects that shape Calgary’s built environment. If you’re ready to take on complex design challenges, grow your influence as a technical leader, and help create buildings that stand the test of time, apply today and make your mark with WSP.

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.