Civil Engineering Intern

WSP in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Civil Engineering Intern to join their dynamic team in Ottawa. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various municipal engineering and land development tasks, including site servicing and feasibility studies, while working closely with experienced engineers. You will gain hands-on experience through field inspections and contribute to the successful delivery of projects that enhance the community. With a commitment to inclusion and a flexible work culture, this internship is designed to help you build a strong foundation in civil engineering, preparing you for future success in your career.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• Completed 3rd year of a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 0 to 2 years of engineering experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design reports and review design drawings.
• Assist project managers in ensuring quality objectives are met.

Skills

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater Management

Site Servicing

Grading and Drainage

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is currently seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering Team, located at our Ottawa office. Reporting to a Team Lead - Senior Civil Engineer, this position will be responsible for the execution of a variety of Roadway Engineering, Municipal Engineering and Land Development tasks, such as site servicing and feasibility studies, stormwater management and grading design, technical design production, reporting, site investigation and project management for municipal engineering and land development projects. The opportunity will have a focus on local projects within Ottawa and surrounding areas.

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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.

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.

What you can expect to do here:

An Engineering Intern begins their week with a team huddle, discussing the week's objectives alongside Engineers and Project Managers. You will play a key role in preparing detailed design reports, reviewing design drawings and creating technical specifications for various municipal and land development projects. Collaboration is at the forefront as you coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure all aspects of the project align. A critical step in project execution that you may assist with is calculating costs and quantities. To provide you with an overall understanding of design, field inspection offers hands-on experience to ensure the project design intent is met. Throughout the day, you will support project managers with tasks to assist them in ensuring quality objectives are met.

As an Engineering Graduate with WSP, you can expect to obtain the necessary competency-based experience identified by Professional Engineers Ontario as you work towards obtaining a licence as a Professional Engineer. Each task is a step towards building a robust foundation in the engineering field.

In addition to these responsibilities, as an Engineering Graduate, you should be prepared to take on other duties as required, showcasing your value to versatility and commitment to the team. Your contributions will be essential to the successful delivery of public and private sector projects.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Completed 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or an equivalent program;
• Enrolled and looking for a 16mo Internship Position;
• 0 to 2 years of engineering experience in civil engineering;
• General design knowledge of roads and highways, site servicing including storm, sanitary and water, grading and drainage, and stormwater management;
• Willingness to learn engineering standards, principles, practices and techniques;
• Willingness to work in and learn AutoCAD Civil 3D;
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Comfortable working independently in both an office and field environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64082
• Locations 2611 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8K2, CA
• Posting Date 12/20/2024, 09:27 PM

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.

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 value of WSP. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times.

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.