Civil Structural Engineer (Nuclear)

WSP•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$103,500 - CA$151,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Civil Structural Engineer specializing in Nuclear projects. The engineer will contribute to various stages of nuclear projects, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning, and asset management. The position is within WSP's Nuclear division, which is experiencing growth due to advancements in nuclear power and new technology solutions globally. The engineer will apply their structural engineering and structural dynamics expertise to complex, safety-critical facilities and assets. The role can be based in one of WSP's Ontario offices, with potential project-related travel to Tiverton, Toronto, Pickering, Oshawa (Ontario), and Saint John (New Brunswick).

Requirements

A minimum university degree in Structural Engineering and/or Civil Engineering.
Licensed as a P.Eng in a Canadian province or PE in the US, or eligible for registration, with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying relevant concrete and steel design codes and industrial standards.
10+ years of experience delivering civil/structural designs in the nuclear power plant industry or similar complex power/heavy industrial environments, ideally including dynamic foundations and rotating equipment.
Proficiency with structural analysis and FEA software such as SAP2000, ETABS, S-Frame, STAAD Pro, Dyna6.
Strong knowledge of CSA N287, CSA A23, CSA N289, CSA N291, ACI & AISI Codes & Standards.
Comfortable working in both office and site environments, with the ability and willingness to travel to project sites such as Tiverton, Pickering, Oshawa, Toronto and Saint John, as project needs required.
Able to meet and maintain Security Clearance requirements to work on nuclear projects in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python for analysis or automation is an asset.

Responsibilities

Define civil and structural design criteria and prepare specifications, calculations, and MTOs to meet nuclear project and regulatory requirements.
Produce detailed civil and structural designs for concrete foundations, piling, steel structures, and related systems.
Develop and review structural and dynamic models (including FEA) for complex loads, dynamic foundations, and rotating equipment.
Support design planning, scheduling, and cost control activities aligned with the Project Plan.
Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary problem-solving, providing practical solutions to complex technical issues.
Perform on-site inspections and walkdowns to verify design intent and support construction and commissioning.
Prepare clear engineering deliverables, including budgets, schedules, work plans, tenders, reports, and calculations.
Review and stamp drawings and documents, applying relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians through coaching and peer review.
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure effective communication and quality outcomes.