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Senior Structural Engineer (Hydropower and Dams)


Company : WSP in Canada


Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia


Created : 2025-10-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer (Hydropower and Dams) Join to apply for the Senior Structural Engineer (Hydropower and Dams) role at WSP in Canada Overview Our Power subsector, a key component of WSPs ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. We provide services including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our team collaborates to meet and exceed the highest industry standards through innovation. Responsibilities You will lead in conducting feasibility studies and detailed engineering of new structures or rehabilitation of existing structures (dams, spillways, hydroelectric power plants). You will lead in the completion and review of reinforced concrete and steel structure design. You will participate in site inspections as needed. You will lead the preparation of plans and specifications. You will prepare reports and calculation notes. You will lead and carry out dam safety studies. You will mentor and supervise younger engineers. Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent program. 12+ years of experience in structural engineering. Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in your province of practice. MUST HAVE experience with concrete and steel structure design in Hydropower and Dams projects. Multi-disciplinary versatility, leadership skills, dynamic, team-spirited, quality-oriented, and technical excellence are essential. Strong communication skills. About Us 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, with 12,000+ in Canada involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, designing sustainable transportation networks, and developing renewable power sources for the future. Benefits 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 Attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, and great savings programs #WeAreWSP #ERIcareersWSP #ERIcarriresWSP #J-18808-Ljbffr