Intern – Co-op Student

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.