Intern – Civil Engineering

WSP is seeking a 8 to 12-month Co-op student in the Civil Engineering program to join our Track Team with the Rail & Transit department for the January 2026 Term. The position is based in [Calgary/Winnipeg/Edmonton] and will be reporting to the Manager, Rail & Transit – Calgary or Winnipeg. 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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• - Support senior engineers with heavy and light rail related engineering drawings, contract documents, quantity/cost  calculations, and coordination tasks;
• - 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;
• - Perform drafting tasks in Civil 3D;
• - Assist with report writing;
• - Assist with other transit related projects;
• - Facilitate meetings with designers and clients to discuss and manage track interfaces for complex Rail & Transit projects;
• - Perform general office duties, such as assisting with the preparation of proposals;
• - Some field work may be required; and
• - Other duties as assigned/required

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering Co-op program (preferably 3rd or 4th year students);
• Excellent academic record;
• Excellent technical, analytical writing, and presentation skills;
• Familiar with MS Office, Excel, Autocad and Civil 3D;  
• Strong communication skills verbal and written;
• Willingness to learn;
• And a proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams.