Job Description

VANCOUVER

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student to join our Building/ Mechanical & Electrical Team, located in our Vancouver, BC office, for a 8 month term, beginning January 2023. As a member of the buildings team you will gain valuable exposure to accomplished engineers and have the opportunity work on interesting and challenging projects. You will be part of our vibrant, enthusiastic team, and have the opportunity to help deliver a variety of services related to structural engineering.

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.

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A day in the life:

• Be an active member of project teams working on the structural design of new and existing buildings, as well as provide advisory services to clients. This includes providing technical support, performing calculations, conducting site inspections, interacting with clients and other professionals and contributing to design reporting.
• Prepare project deliverables, including basic calculations, specifications, field review reports, and technical reports.
• Perform field reviews to review construction details and compliance with the design
• Liaise with other teams in the WSP Buildings team such as electrical, mechanical, sustainability, project management services and building sciences
• Conduct research regarding new construction technologies and materials, as well as progressing the field of computational design
• Assist the team in developing various reports and project correspondence
• Help develop and/or improve internal processes and templates
• Other duties as assigned/required

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Entering the Second, third or final year of a Mechanical Engineering degree program
• Previous co-op or summer work experience in the engineering or construction industry an asset
• Passionate to learn and gain experience in this dynamic industry. Pro-active solutions driven mentality, who questions and positively disrupts the norms
• Proven ability adapting to changing priorities
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Succinct communicator in daily interactions and in written correspondence