Geotechnical Engineering Summer Student

1 week ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada WSP in Canada Full time

Job Description
The Opportunity:
You'll join our
Geotechnical Engineering Team
in Saskatoon and gain hands-on experience across office, lab, and field environments. From supporting borehole investigations to processing geotechnical data and assisting with design work, you'll contribute to projects that shape infrastructure and resource development across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This is your chance to apply your skills, learn from industry experts, and make an impact on projects that matter.

Why choose WSP?

  • 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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, 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.


WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:

  • Compile and present geological and geotechnical data for project teams;
  • Assist with engineering design tasks using geotechnical modeling software;
  • Process instrumentation data and perform calculations to support design decisions;
  • Support field investigations, including borehole drilling, instrumentation installation, and construction supervision;
  • Collaborate with engineers and technical specialists to deliver innovative solutions for mining, transportation, and renewable energy projects.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • Currently enrolled in a Civil or Geological Engineering program, and have ideally completed year 3 or 4;
  • Completed coursework in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering;
  • Strong interest in geotechnical engineering and willingness to learn;
  • Comfortable working in both office and field settings;
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel for field work;
  • Experience with geotechnical software is an asset.

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.



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