Intern – Systems Engineering

The Opportunity:

The Systems Engineering Intern / Co-op Student will support the systems engineering team in process optimization, template development, and project support activities. This internship provides undergraduate students with exposure to real-world engineering practices, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to contribute to engineering process improvements in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

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 with function tool and process optimization under direct supervision.
• Support the development and maintenance of systems engineering proposal and cost estimation templates.
• Contribute to the creation and documentation of project earned value system frameworks and systems architecture templates.
• Provide support to system lifecycle development, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Perform system requirements analysis, development, traceability, and maintenance with guidance.
• Prepare and execute written test plans and procedures as directed.
• Support verification and validation of system requirements and design.
• Document analyses, designs, and tests in accordance with standards and project requirements.
• Assist with technical design and engineering tasks as assigned.
• Work closely with systems engineers and project managers, following detailed instructions and established procedures.
• Seek out new assignments to learn and develop skills.
• Contribute ideas and collaborate on problems/issues within defined parameters.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of engineering theories and practices.
• Interest in systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong written, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under close supervision.