Job Description

The Opportunity:

The student will assist the pavement engineering team in planning, visiting, data analyzing, and preparing road and highway surfacing strategy reports throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Based on each jurisdiction's specifications and requirements, the surfacing strategy report outlines the approach and recommendations for maintaining, rehabilitating, widening or reconstructing pavement surfaces.


This position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in civil/pavement engineering and project coordination.

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.


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What you can expect to do here:

Assist in analyzing raw data related to pavement conditions, traffic, and historical pavement performance. Participate in training sessions as needed to enhance knowledge and comply with WSP's health and safety requirements. Assist the team in planning site visits. Participate in site visits to assist with gathering data related to pavement conditions, geometry and traffic volumes/traffic counts. Support the creation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation for surfacing projects. Assisting the project manager in preparing progress reports. Assist in the preparation of design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates under the guidance of engineers. Conduct research on best practices, new materials, and technologies in surfacing strategies. Assist in the evaluation of innovative techniques for road maintenance and improvement. Work closely with other members of the pavement engineering team to support project goals. Take advantage of mentorship opportunities to develop professional skills and gain insights into career paths in pavement engineering.

What you'll bring to WSP:

Currently enrolled in a civil/geotechnical/transportation engineering, or related program at a recognized post-secondary institution. Very good report-writing skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PDF-xChange editor; familiarity with CAD software is an asset. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Enthusiastic, well-organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability and willingness to travel (short term) within Canada, as required. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Colombia): $24,50 - $32.25


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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.


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