Engineer-in-Training, Municipal Engineering

The opportunity

Join our dynamic Municipal and Civil Engineering group in Edmonton as an Engineer-in-Training and be part of a team that shapes the future of land development projects in the area. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking project consultancy services primarily in the discipline area of private sector land development projects in the Edmonton area. As part of the engineering design and project management team, you will engage with colleagues and assist with clients, consultants, and approval agencies.

This is your chance to make a significant impact while growing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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:

• Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, project team members, stakeholders and the public on various projects;
• Carry out preliminary and detailed design of municipal engineering and land development infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, roadways, grading, etc.;
• Manage interactions with other team members; Preliminary and detailed contract administration, and field reviews for projects under construction;
• Be involved in all stages of a project development, from concept to handover to the client, preparing and coordinating technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; providing support throughout the tender process; assisting with managing construction projects;
• Prepare analyses, reports, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and technical reports as required;
• Develop and strengthen existing skills while delivering engineering projects in line with client requirements and industry best practices;
• Ensure that solutions offered and delivered reflect the needs of private sector, municipal, provincial, and federal clients;
• Work effectively with engineering and technical team members across WSP offices;
• Field survey assistance and inspection of municipal engineering and land development projects under construction may be required to gain construction knowledge and understanding;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Participation in a co-op program at the University of Alberta, or similar university;
• Knowledge of local municipal engineering and land development markets is an asset;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset;
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.