Modelling & Operations Engineering Student

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking a 8 or 12 month Co-op student in the Engineering or Computer Science program to join our Modelling & Operations Team with the Rail & Transit department for the May 2025 Term. The position is based in Edmonton, AB and will be reporting to the Manager, Rail & Transit - Edmonton. This position will be responsible for supporting both heavy and light rail related projects.

As a Co-op student with us, you will have the opportunity to part of Rail and Transit complex projects and to expand your professional expertise in a variety of disciplines .

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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

- Perform modelling and simulations for different railway operating aspects including network operations, pedestrian movement, traction power load flow and vehicle dynamic simulation.

- Development of tools for streamlining work processes and/or tailoring to specific project requirements.

- Execution of document control and quality control processes.

- Learning and building internal training materials.

- Research and contribution to internal knowledge database.

- Development of business development and marketing materials.

- Work with tight schedules, be flexible, and maintain a very high quality for all assigned work;

- Support project tasks, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget, under the direction of project Managers and Coordinators;

- Assist with report writing;

- Assist with other transit related projects;

- Perform general office duties, such as assisting with the preparation of proposals;

- Other duties as assigned/required

What you'll bring to WSP:

- Enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Physics, or Computer Science Co-op program (preferably 4th year students);

- Excellent academic record;

- Previous railway or transportation experience is considered an asset;

- General knowledge and interest in simulation and programming considered an asset;

- Excellent technical, analytical writing, and presentation skills;

- Familiar with MS office, MATLAB, and AnyLogic;

- Strong communication skills verbally and written;

- Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams.

- Embraces a positive, safe, and caring work culture and is reflection of WSP's team values;

- And enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
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.