Graduate Project Engineer or Geoscientist

WSP in Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks an Early Professional, Environmental Engineering in St. Catharines to join our Waste Management and Hydrogeological team. You will engage in field investigations, environmental monitoring, and reporting to support practical, responsible solutions.

You will build hands-on experience across monitoring, sampling, data interpretation, and technical writing while collaborating with engineers and geoscientists. Ontario registration progress is expected, with travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geoscience, or geological engineering.
• Eligibility for registration as a PE Ontario or PGeo Ontario (ongoing).
• Exposure to environmental, geotechnical, or geo-environmental field work is an asset.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, regulations, and site data.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Strong reporting, data-analysis, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monitoring programs at aggregate sites, landfills, contaminated sites, and other project locations.
• Deliver groundwater, surface water, soil sampling and testing using established procedures and quality standards.
• Support drilling, test pitting, and other subsurface investigations that help teams understand geological and hydrogeological conditions.
• Collaborate with technicians, geoscientists, and engineers to turn reliable field observations into informed project decisions.
• Produce organized field records and support the management, analysis, and interpretation of chemical, hydrogeological, and geotechnical data.
• Strengthen safe project delivery by following WSP policies, procedures, and site-specific health and safety plans.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Groundwater sampling

Field investigations

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Geoscience

Eligibility for PE Ontario or PGeo Ontario

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different — You're not just looking for another job – you want to shape something. This is your chance to make an impact as an Early Professional, Environmental Engineering with a team that thrives on curiosity, connection, and collaboration.

Based in St. Catharines, you'll join an established Waste Management and Hydrogeological practice of engineers and geoscientists working across landfill, aggregate, contaminated site, and geological and hydrogeological projects. Through a blend of field investigations, environmental monitoring, data interpretation, and reporting, you'll build practical experience while contributing to responsible environmental solutions.

Your Impact

• Contribute to environmental monitoring programs at aggregate sites, landfills, contaminated sites, and other project locations.
• Deliver groundwater, surface water, combustible gas, and soil sampling and testing using established procedures and quality standards.
• Support drilling, test pitting, and other subsurface investigations that help teams understand geological and hydrogeological conditions.
• Collaborate with technicians, geoscientists, and engineers to turn reliable field observations into informed project decisions.
• Produce organized field records and support the management, analysis, and interpretation of chemical, hydrogeological, and geotechnical data.
• Strengthen safe project delivery by following WSP policies, procedures, and site-specific health and safety plans.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geoscience, geological engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Eligibility for registration and active progress toward becoming a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario or a Professional Geoscientist with Professional Geoscientists Ontario.
• Exposure to environmental, geotechnical, or geo-environmental field work, including groundwater, surface water, or soil sampling, is an asset.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, construction contracts, regulations, and environmental field data.
• Readiness to complete outdoor field assignments and travel to project sites; a valid driver's licence and access to your own reliable vehicle or transportation are required.
• Practical troubleshooting, technical writing, and data-analysis skills that support accurate reporting and collaborative project delivery.

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 – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 - $88,400
• MB & ON: $60,900 - $83,800
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 - $80,000

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Follow The Data. Protect What Matters.

Bring curiosity from the field to the final report and help shape responsible solutions for land, water, and communities. Start building environmental insight that makes a lasting difference.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.