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Your role

What you can expect to do here:

• Be trained in all aspects of the technical delivery of highway and drainage designs, including design software such as but not limited to; InRoads, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Project Wise, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, Microsoft Project, Excel, BIM Software (Navisworks, Dynamo, Power BI) etc.
• Attend project site visits to see and document existing conditions
• Prepare technical analysis and design, including alignments, geometrics, cost estimating, quantity calculations, technical memos, reports, etc.
• Produce designs based on planning strategies and pre-engineering studies
• Draft contract specifications and documentation
• Attend Technical meetings and prepare presentation materials and meeting minutes.
• Review of design and drawings prepared by a team
• Quality checks of drawings/designs prepared by you and other team members
• Other duties as assigned.

About you

• A university degree in Engineering (Civil preferred), and some work experience in highway/roadway design and assets.
• Registered with PEO is an asset
• An intent to register as a Professional Engineer designation in Ontario as soon as you are eligible
• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a willingness to collaborate and help others
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving digital technologies and methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
• A valid G Driver’s license is an asset.

Benefits

Comprehensive and employee-focused benefits include:

• WPS offers attractive pay.
• Flexible work options.
• A great corporate culture.
• Virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs.
• A clear vision for the future.  

Training & development

Graduates benefit significantly in their learning and development through their involvement from the very outset of projects, and at all stages from design to construction, working closely with colleagues, contractors, and clients to ensure successful outcomes. There are opportunities to develop relationships with other WSP teams, as many projects are multi-disciplinary. A typical working day could include site supervision, report writing, modeling, or design calculations in 3D software packages. 

Career progression

Graduates at WSP embark on a dynamic career path, gaining exposure to diverse projects and cutting-edge technologies. Through structured mentorship programs and continuous professional development, they rapidly advance their technical and leadership skills. Opportunities for international assignments and interdisciplinary collaboration further accelerate their growth and career progression.

Sources

• wsp.com/en-gb/careers/early-career
• wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates/planning-and-development-and-local-government-graduates
• wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates
• youtube.com/watch?v=2XCk5zHMovA&t=4s