Geotechnical Engineering Co-op Student

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Co-op Geotechnical Engineering Student, where you'll engage in hands-on field investigations and collaborate with a dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to analyze soil and rock samples, conduct slope stability modeling, and contribute to impactful engineering projects. With a strong commitment to safety and a culture of inclusion, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth. If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Comprehensive Benefits

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Strong communication skills and a safety-first focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and supervise drilling operations.
• Analyze soil and rock samples and prepare engineering reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Safety Focus

Field Investigations

Geotechnical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical Laboratory Equipment

Surveying Tools

Job description

WSP Canada Inc. is recruiting for Co-op Geotechnical Engineering Student(s) to work with the Geotechnical Engineering Team as part of the BC Geotechnical Group based out of Vancouver.

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.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
• 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.

What you can expect to do here:

• Carrying out field investigations, including borehole layout, utility clearances, supervision of drill rigs and/or excavators, logging boreholes and test pits, surveying, and slope inspections.
• Performing construction site reconnaissance, observations, and inspections.
• Reviewing soil and rock samples in our laboratory, scheduling geotechnical laboratory testing, carrying out laboratory testing, and compiling test results for use on engineering projects.
• Summarizing and analyzing findings from reconnaissance/inspections, investigations, and lab testing.
• Analyzing and modelling slope stability, settlement, foundation design, soil retaining structures, and other geotechnical problems.
• Preparing or assisting with preparing engineering memos, reports, and presentations.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical (Civil or Geological) Engineering.
• Eligible or in the process of obtaining registration with EGBC.
• Strong people skills and a desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus.
• Maintaining a high standard of behaviour to uphold Golder’s reputation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $24/hr - $31.75/hr.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64623
• Posting Date 12/20/2024, 10:18 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 paramount 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.