Junior Coastal Engineer/Specialist

Job Description
The Opportunity:
Junior Coastal Engineer for our Ports, Marine & Coastal team. As a Junior 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.

#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:

• Assist with project-related tasks including data analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of marine and coastal processes (e.g. waves, currents, water levels, sediment transport).
• Under the direction of senior staff, conduct coastal studies and numerical modelling to address problems related to natural coastal hazards (e.g. flooding, erosion, sedimentation) and human interactions (e.g. spills, coastal structures, dredging and beneficial use, materials management).
• Under the direction of senior staff, execute coastal engineering calculations and analyses in support of planning and design of traditional coastal protection structures and nature-based solutions.
• Assist with preparation of technical documents (e.g. reports, drawings, specifications) documenting engineering and environmental investigations, results, and analyses.
• Conduct field work involving site visits, data collection and condition inspection of coastal and harbour structures.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• A bachelor's or higher degree in coastal, environmental, hydraulic, or civil engineering; with directed studies in coastal, port or ocean engineering.
• Consulting 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.

Compensation:
Salary range (in British Columbia): $61,600 - $84,700.

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.

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.

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