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Senior Engineer, Bridges
@ WSP
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
WSP is hiring a Senior Engineer for its Bridge Group to lead the design and delivery of transportation structures such as highway and pedestrian bridges, culverts and retaining walls. The role covers design, inspection and rehabilitation strategy, project management, and mentoring technical teams. The posting requires a civil engineering degree, eligibility for P.Eng. licensing in Alberta, and 10+ years of bridge design experience, with compensation between $103,500 and $151,800 depending on province.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver conceptual, preliminary and detailed bridge, culvert and retaining wall designs
- Lead inspections, assessments and rehabilitation strategies
- Manage standard and major bridge projects
- Prepare specifications, tender documents and cost estimates
- Review shop drawings and support construction
Requirements summary:
- Civil engineering degree with bridge structures focus
- Eligible for P.Eng. licence in Alberta
- 10+ years detailed bridge design and project management
- Advanced knowledge of CAN/CSA-S6
- Proficiency in CSiBridge and MIDAS
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. (eligible, Alberta) |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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WSP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 661 |
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The Opportunity
Innovate and Lead – Join our Bridge Group and take the lead on designing and delivering transportation projects that shape communities. From highway and pedestrian bridges to retaining walls and unique structures, your expertise will help create safe, sustainable infrastructure for generations to come.
Your Impact
- Deliver conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
- Lead inspections, assessments, and rehabilitation strategies for existing structures.
- Provide project coordination and management for standard and major bridge projects.
- Prepare specifications, tender documents, and cost estimates that guide successful delivery.
- Review shop drawings and provide technical support during construction phases.
- Mentor and inspire technical teams to achieve excellence in project delivery.
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to proposal development for future projects.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on bridge structures.
- Eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Alberta.
- 10+ years of experience in detailed bridge design and project management.
- Proven ability to support transportation and bridge projects in various jurisdictions across Canada and working within geographically dispersed project teams.
- Advanced knowledge of CAN/CSA-S6 design codes and standards.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as CSIBridge and MIDAS.
- Expertise in planning, design, and construction of bridges with standard and complex geometry.
- Strong leadership capabilities to guide teams and manage client relationships effectively.
Why Choose WSP?
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- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
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- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognise the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise the balance in yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 – $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $103,500 – $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 organisational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.
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.
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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.
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