Structural Engineer, Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste
Thornhill, ON, Canada

Job Description
Build the Future with Us

Join WSP’s growing Water & Wastewater Facilities Structural Team in Thornhill, Ontario, and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure that communities depend on every day. This role offers the opportunity to apply your structural engineering expertise across complex municipal and industrial projects, while working alongside a team-oriented and experienced team that values technical excellence, mentorship, and long-term career development.

Your Impact

Deliver structural analysis and design for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations, underground liquid‑retaining structures, chambers, solid waste facilities, and other municipal infrastructure.

Develop structural models, engineering calculations, and design solutions for complex facility systems and components.

Translate engineering concepts into clear design markups and coordinate closely with BIM and drafting teams.

Support construction‑phase activities including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and on‑site technical problem‑solving.

Contribute to site assessments, inspections, and rehabilitation strategies for existing infrastructure.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, client‑focused engineering solutions.

Prepare technical reports, specifications, proposals, and cost estimates that drive project success.





Grow your expertise while mentoring junior team members and taking on increasing responsibility.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master’s in Structural Engineering is an asset.

6–10 years of structural engineering experience, ideally in water, wastewater, solid waste, or municipal infrastructure facilities in Ontario or across Canada.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Canada (PEO preferred); PMP is an asset.

Strong knowledge of OBC, NBCC, CSA A23.3, CSA A23.1/.2, and ACI 350 design standards.

Experience with structural analysis tools such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, S‑Frame, or similar.

Familiarity with Revit, ACC, and BIM coordination workflows.

Strong technical communication skills with the ability to produce clear engineering documentation.

Valid driver’s licence and willingness to attend site visits and inspections as required.

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

Ready to Shape the Future?
Bring your structural expertise to projects that matter and help build the infrastructure that supports communities across Canada. At WSP, your ideas, growth, and impact are all part of the journey.

Equal Opportunity
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.

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📌 Structural Engineer, Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste (Ontario)
🏢 WSP
📍 Ontario