Civil Engineering Co-op - WI 2025 (8 months)

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

The opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a motivated Co-op Student to join our established Land Development group, located at our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking project consultancy services primarily in the discipline area of private sector land development projects in the Edmonton area. As part of the engineering design and project management team you will engage with colleagues and assist with clients, consultants, and approval agencies.

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:

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 municipal engineering and land development infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, roadways, 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 technical 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
Field survey assistance and inspection of municipal engineering and land development projects under construction may be required to gain construction knowledge and understanding
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 ...

Participation in a co-op program at the University of Alberta, or similar university allowing 8 months co-op.
Undergraduate student in Civil Engineering
Knowledge of local municipal engineering and land development markets 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

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.