Geological Engineering Graduate

WSP in Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Geological Engineer-in-Training in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, to assist in field activities and support geotechnical projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in relevant engineering fields and strong communication skills. The role emphasizes collaboration within diverse teams and offers opportunities for professional growth, including flexible work options and a strong supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to be mobile in Ontario.
• Basic understanding of geology, structural geology, and rock mechanics.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English; French is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field activities including borehole layout and logging.
• Analyze findings from field inspections and lab testing.
• Prepare geological and geotechnical models.
• Support geotechnical engineering analyses and designs.

Skills

Project support

Geological understanding

Fieldwork experience

Geotechnical report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Geological, Mining or Geotechnical Engineering

PEO registration process

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: WSP is currently seeking a Geological Engineer-in-Training to work on projects with our Rock Mechanics team in Mississauga or Sudbury office and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Under the mentorship of intermediate and senior team members, you will provide support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for mining, closure and infrastructure projects. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from world renown rock mechanics experts to geophysicists, structural geologists, hydrogeologists, geotechnical engineers and more.

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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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.

Responsibilities

A Day In The Life:

• Assisting with various field activities including borehole layout, utility clearances, supervision of drill rigs, logging boreholes, mapping rock faces, surveying, and inspections;
• Summarizing and analyzing findings from field inspections, investigations, and lab testing;
• Preparing and working with 2D and 3D geological and geotechnical models;
• Assisting with or carrying out various geological or geotechnical data analyses;
• Preparing or assisting with preparing engineering memos, reports, and presentations;
• Providing geotechnical engineering support for analysis and design of underground or surface rock excavation, monitoring, support, and other geotechnical problems;
• Participating in a team environment within and outside of the rock mechanics discipline;
• Learning about the consulting business and developing and sharing your technical skills with other members of your team;

Qualifications

What you\'ll bring to WSP ...

• Your willingness to be mobile in the province of Ontario, and your openness to be doing a variety of work that may include field and office-based work, which may involve work outside of normal business hours;
• Your basic understanding of geology, structural geology, and rock mechanics.
• Your experience with commonly used geotechnical software or field tasks;
• Your comfort and experience assisting and writing geotechnical reports;
• Your excellent strong verbal and communication skills in English are essential. Written and oral skills in French is considered an asset;
• Your ability to think and act independently and present critical thinking skills while accepting coaching, guidance and productive feedback;
• You are enthusiastic, resourceful, adaptable, well organized and you have an eye for details;
• You are a true professional, and believe in the power of engaged and high-performing teams and know what works well to get the most out of your peers;
• You demonstrate a “Safety-First” focus and act as a role model to other staff;
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geological, Mining or Geotechnical Engineering;
• Eligible or in the process of obtaining registration with PEO;
• Valid driver’s license.

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.

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