Pavement Engineering Co-op Student

Job Description

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, or reconstructing paved 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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• 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.
• Assist in analyzing raw data related to pavement conditions, traffic, and historical pavement performance.
• 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 senior 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.
• Participate in training sessions as needed to enhance knowledge and comply with WSP’s health and safety requirements.
• 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 engineering, 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); familiarity with CAD software is an asset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
  
  
  

About Us

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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