Job Description

Job Category: Engineering:The Opportunity:WSP Canada Limited (WSP) is looking for a Junior Civil/Materials Engineer to join our team in Edmonton!This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career and experience in the engineering and construction industry with WSP on world class projects in your own hometown!The successful candidate will be someone who jumps at the opportunity to go to site because he/she understands that seeing what's happening is the key to understanding what needs to be done. Fieldwork is the foundation for engineering success!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.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here:

• Civil/Materials/Geotechnical engineering on a wide variety of projects
• Construction monitoring on projects including, excavations, subgrade inspection, shallow foundations, pile monitoring (cast-in-place concrete, driven steel, etc.);
• Geotechnical drilling and soil logging;
• Assisting project managers geotechnical / materials staff on a wide range of site investigations;
• Preparation of field reports, and assisting with preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals:
• Willingness to travel within Alberta, although other opportunities for travel across Canada including working in conjunction with other WSP offices are available depending on the motivation of the individual and specific project needs.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Six months to 2 years of relevant experience, which can include previous summer or co-op employment terms in geotechnical/materials engineering, engineering consulting, geological fieldwork, earthworks construction, or remote resource development work
• Currently registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.
• Unrestricted Class 5 Driver's License valid in Alberta and a good driving record (driving abstract required)
• Excellent written and oral communication (English) skills
• Willing and physically able to lift and hike in rugged/remote terrain conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to a variety of project sites
• CSA Safety boots required
• Ability to work in the laboratory and office settings
• Willing to do a variety of tasks and able to prioritize

About Us: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

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