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WSP Canada

Municipal Engineer-in-Training

Posted 9 days ago

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The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a motivated Engineer-in-Training / Civil Technologist to join our established Engineering group, located at our Canmore office. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking projects primarily in the discipline area of municipal and land development. As part of the engineering design and project management team you will engage with colleagues and assist with clients, consultants, and approval agencies.

Why choose WSP?
  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

  • You are a self-motivated leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High level of initiative, motivation, drive, energy and enthusiasm to get the job done
  • Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the organization
  • Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, project team members, stakeholders and the public on various projects
  • Carry out preliminary and detailed design of infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, road, grading, etc.
  • Manage interactions with other team members; Preliminary and detailed contract administration, and field reviews for projects under construction
  • Be involved in all stages of a project development, from concept to handover to the client, preparing and coordinating technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; providing support throughout the tender process; assisting with managing construction project
  • Prepare analyses, reports, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required
  • Develop and strengthen existing skills and deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice
  • Ensure that solutions offered and delivered reflect the needs of private sector, municipal, provincial, and federal clients as the case may be
  • Work effectively with, and coordinate the efforts of, engineering and technical team members
  • Preliminary and detailed contract administration, and field reviews for projects under construction
  • Ability to work under supervision; effective time management and strong organizational skills; Ability to work with Project Managers and Technical staff located in offices across WSP
  • Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset
  • Ability to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Other duties as assigned

What you'll bring to WSP:
  • An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or a Civil Techologist Diploma
  • 1-3 years of progressive experience in the design of municipal infrastructure projects, is preferred
  • If an engineer - registered as an engineer-in-training in Alberta, or eligibility to be registered
  • Knowledge of local land development markets with established local client relationships is an asset
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal, including teamwork and interpersonal abilities
  • High ethical standards in parallel with WSP Corporate Policy, Vision, Mission and Values
  • High attention to detail, and an ability to work well as a team player
  • A valid driver's license with your own reliable vehicle to be able to get to various sites or meetings

Please note: Staff housing is not available for this position. Applicants are strongly encouraged to explore housing availability and pricing in the Bow Valley prior to submitting an application

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-04-01

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