Co-op Student, Transportation - Regional Roads (Summer 2026)

WSP; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Alberta is seeking Co-op Students for their Regional Roads team. The role involves supporting complex transportation engineering projects in both field and office settings. Responsibilities include working with project teams, performing material testing, and conducting surveys. Candidates should be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program and possess a valid driver's license. The position offers opportunities for travel and requires adaptability and motivation to succeed in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work

Opportunities for mentorship and growth

Recognition of work-life balance

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's license required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home for extended periods.
• Long hours may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers, Technicians, and Surveyors on transportation engineering projects.
• Travel to various projects to ensure timely completion and construction schedules.
• Perform material testing per Contract Specifications, CSA and ASTM.
• Conduct surveys as outlined in Contract Specifications.
• Support the engineering team with onsite surveying.
• Prepare laboratory and field review reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptable to a changing work environment

Motivated self-starter

Ability to work independently or in a team

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited co-op post-secondary Civil Engineering program

Tools

GPS

Drone technology

Job description

WSP is currently seeking Co-op Students to join our Regional Roads team, located in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Grand Prairie, Edson. Reporting to the Area Manager, this position will be responsible for supporting projects primarily in the field and office as well.

Expected start date : May 2026
Duration: 4-months & 8-months
Application Instructions: Please indicate your prefered location and duration (4 months / 8 months) on your application

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 yours.

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What you can expect to do here:

• To work with Project Managers, Technicians and Surveyors on the delivery of a variety of complex transportation engineering projects;
• Travel to various projects throughout the assigned region to ensure required tasks are completed in a timely manner and construction schedules are not compromised;
• Perform various material testing in accordance with procedures outlined in Contract Specifications, CSA and ASTM;
• Assist and/or perform various surveys on various projects throughout the assigned region as required and outlined in Contract Specifications;
• Support the engineering team with onsite construction surveying using GPS, Drone and conventional survey methods;
• Prepare laboratory test reports, and field review reports;
• Ability and willingness to travel, work away from home for extended periods of time, and work long hours;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Have a valid Class 5 driver's license;
• Currently enrolled in an accredited co-op post-secondary Civil Engineering program;
• Adaptable to a changing work environment;
• Motivated, self-starter who can be a leader and work well independently or with a team;
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.