Intermediate Coastal Engineer/Specialist

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Intermediate Coastal Engineer to conduct analysis, design coastal protection structures, and manage projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and holds a degree in a related engineering field. This role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Savings programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in coastal engineering or related disciplines.
• Current registration or eligibility to apply for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coastal analysis studies and current circulation modeling.
• Design coastal protection structures like breakwaters and revetments.
• Prepare design drawings and specifications.
• Participate in client meetings to follow up on activities.

Skills

Independent analysis

Visualization development

Geospatial time series data analysis

Skills with AutoCAD

Programming in Matlab

Programming in Python

Programming in R

Education

Degree in coastal, environmental, hydraulic, or civil engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

The Intermediate Coastal Engineer for our Ports, Marine & Coastal team. As an Intermediate Coastal Engineer, you will join a team of technical specialists across Canada, who carry out coastal engineering projects throughout Canada and abroad.

Are you motivated to learn, have a positive attitude, and want to progress your career in coastal engineering? Apply now!

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.

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What you can expect to do here

• Conduct coastal analysis studies (statistical summaries of meteorological and oceanographic data, current circulation modeling, wave generation and transformation modeling, harbour agitation modeling, sediment transport and coastline evolution modeling, flood and erosion hazard mapping, etc.).
• Design coastal protection structures (e.g. breakwaters, revetments, groynes, cobble beaches, beach nourishment, nature-based designs etc.).
• Carry out field work for condition assessments, instrument deployment, and construction monitoring.
• Prepare design drawings and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports for engineering studies, development of coastal structures and environmental analyses.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals.
• Perform project management related tasks related to scope, budget and schedule.
• Participate in and coordinate meetings with clients to follow up on activities and deliverables.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Degree in coastal, environmental, hydraulic, or civil engineering; with directed studies in coastal, port or ocean engineering. Master’s or PhD is preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in the field of coastal engineering or related disciplines.
• Current registration or eligibility to apply as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.
• Proven ability to conduct independent analyses, develop visualizations, and interpret physical processes by analyzing geospatial time series data.
• Skills with common engineering software such as AutoCAD, and programming languages such a Matlab, Python or R.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $82,900 - $114,000.

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.