Municipal Engineering Student

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Summerside, PE

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Civil Engineering Student to join our Transportation & Infrastructure department, located at our Summerside office. Using your engineering skills, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and construction administration of a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects including drinking water and wastewater systems, transportation and road networks, residential and commercial developments, and stormwater/flood risk management.

Why 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.
Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
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

A day in the life:

As a student, you'll be responsible for coordinating/administering assigned projects under the supervision of a professional engineer. This will include site review to determine if the project is progressing in accordance with the drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with quality assurance procedures, and liaising with project stakeholders (including Project Managers, Engineers, External Contractors).
Construction-related field work may also include collection of as-built construction data, water/sewer testing, and preparation of deficiency lists. Survey training will be provided if required.
You'll work directly with our municipal engineering design teams, which may include development of hydrologic/hydraulic models, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, etc.
You'll also have the opportunity collaborate with our many counterparts in all our different disciplines at WSP to provide expertise and client deliverables on projects.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

Ongoing university education in civil engineering
Have an interest in the design and construction of municipal servicing and transportation systems, and/or stormwater and flood risk management.
You enjoy a combination of both fieldwork and office-based work. You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty!
You are a self-starter, are driven to learn, and keen to engage with a multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience using the MS Office suite of products. Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Survey Total Station, GPS, and/or hydraulic modelling software may also be considered an asset
You hold a PEI Driver's License. Access to a vehicle is considered an asset
You want to experience what it's like to work for a leading engineering consulting firm and be part of a growing and thriving team!

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. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

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

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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.