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WSP Canada

Pavement Engineering Co-op Student

Posted 9 days ago

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What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Student Pavement Engineer, you'll support pavement engineering projects across Alberta and British Columbia, contributing to the planning, analysis, and delivery of road and highway surfacing strategies. This role offers hands-on exposure to field investigations, data analysis, and technical reporting while working alongside experienced engineers on projects that shape safe, reliable transportation networks.

Your Impact

You will:
  • Assist with analyzing pavement condition data, traffic information, and historical pavement performance to support surfacing strategies.
  • Support planning and coordination of site visits across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Participate in site visits to help collect pavement condition, geometric, and traffic volume data.
  • Contribute to the preparation of surfacing strategy reports in alignment with provincial specifications and requirements.
  • Support the development of technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
  • Assist project managers with progress tracking and reporting.
  • Support the preparation of design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates under the guidance of licensed engineers.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary pavement engineering team members to help achieve project goals.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring:
  • Current enrollment in a civil, geotechnical, transportation engineering, or related university program.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in pavement engineering.
  • Very good technical report-writing abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PDF-xChange Editor; familiarity with CAD software is an asset.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • A well-organized, enthusiastic approach suited to a fast-paced consulting environment.
  • A valid driver's license and willingness to travel short-term within Canada for project work.
  • Commitment to participating in required training and adhering to WSP health and safety requirements.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
MB & ON: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

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 organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and gain practical, hands-on experience while building the foundation for a career in pavement engineering.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.

Join us.

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 .

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 2026-07-28

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