Water Resources Engineer-in-Training or Civil Engineer-in-Training at WSP in Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the future of water infrastructure. This role offers the chance to contribute to projects that safeguard communities and enhance sustainability in Alberta. From hydraulic modeling to civil design and construction oversight, you’ll be part of the Lethbridge team delivering solutions that matter.

Your Impact

• Participate in open-channel hydraulic modeling to support hydraulic design, flood studies, dam breach and tailings dam-breach studies.
• Conduct site visits to collect and analyze field data for model calibration and validation.
• Deliver civil engineering designs for culverts, conveyance structures, erosion controls, site grading, riverbank stabilization, flood protection works, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform statistical analysis of climate and hydrology data and develop baseline hydrological studies, including instrumentation and field data collection.
• Support tender preparation and assist with construction monitoring and contract administration for water resources infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals that influence project success.
  
  
  

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering.
• Eligible for immediate registration as an EIT with APEGA.
• Experience or interest in hydrological/hydraulic modeling and civil design for water infrastructure.
• Familiarity with software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Global Mapper, ArcGIS Pro, PCSWMM, and related tools.
• Ability to travel for occasional field assignments; Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Lethbridge.
  
  
  

Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what’s possible. Apply today and let’s create lasting change together!

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries.
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
  
  
  

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.