Electrical Engineering Student - Signals

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Co-op student in Electrical Engineering, where you will support innovative rail and transit projects. This role offers the chance to collaborate with experienced engineers, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to significant projects that shape the future of transportation. With a commitment to inclusion and a flexible work policy, you will thrive in a culture that values your contributions and prioritizes work-life balance. If you are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Wellness Programs

Virtual Healthcare

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Co-op program, preferably 4th year students.
• Excellent technical, analytical writing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers with engineering drawings and contract documents.
• Assist with report writing and project tasks under direction.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

AutoCAD

VB.NET

ObjectARX

Python Programming

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering Co-op Program

4th Year Student

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Electrical Engineering Student - Signals

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking a 8 or 12 month Co-op student in the Electrical Engineering program to join our Rail & Transit department for the May 2025 Term. Reporting to the Signalling Engineering team lead in Calgary, this position will be responsible for supporting both heavy and light rail related projects.

As a Co-op student with us, you will have the opportunity to be part of Rail and Transit complex projects and to expand your professional expertise in a variety of disciplines.

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 to be greater than yesterday.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Support senior engineers with signalling related engineering drawings, contract documents, quantity/cost calculations, and coordination tasks.
• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, and maintain a very high quality for all assigned work.
• Support project tasks, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget, under the direction of project Managers and Coordinators.
• Assist with report writing.
• Assist with other heavy rail related projects.
• Perform general office duties, such as assisting with the preparation of proposals.
• Assist with development and refinement of custom add-ins and plug-ins using VB.NET and ObjectARX for AutoCAD.
• Support the senior developers to streamline repetitive engineering tasks, reduce manual drafting errors, and improve data consistency.
• Some field work may be required.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Co-op program (preferably 4th year students).
• Excellent academic record.
• Excellent technical, analytical writing, and presentation skills.
• Familiar with MS Office, Excel, AutoCAD.
• Familiar with VB.NET and ObjectARX for AutoCAD.
• Familiar with developing Python codes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64670
• Locations 1003-53rd Avenue NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6X9, CA
• Posting Date 12/18/2024, 04:28 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, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

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. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job.

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 candidates selected will be contacted.