THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is seeking a civil engineering technologist to support our group of professional engineers, airport planners, technologists and surveyors, to deliver engineering consulting services to our domestic and international clients. This position can be based out of one of a number of WSP offices throughout Canada, but preferably will be based out of our Edmonton or Calgary Office.
A sampling of the services provided by WSP’s Aviation Group includes: project and construction management, air terminal and facilities planning, airfield master planning, airfield ground lighting, runway, taxiway and apron design, stormwater management and drainage design, de-icing facility design, and obstacle limitation surface assessment. The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of design/project management teams on various airport infrastructure projects.
The position involves completing tasks related to the planning, design, tendering and construction of airport facilities under the direction of senior project managers, airport planners and professional engineers including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ASSETS:

• An interest in aviation and/or transportation engineering
• CET or CTech designation
• A minimum of three (3) years related work experienceFamiliarity with airport operations and/or Transport Canada Standard TP312 Aerodrome Design Standards

• Assist in the design of airfield infrastructure projects through the development of design drawings and technical reports;
• Assist with engineering calculations, windrose analysis, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, etc.,
• Assist in airfield facilities planning including simulation of aircraft ground maneuvering using AeroTurn/AviPlan Pro software
• Undertake research activities to identify and develop potential solutions to design challenges associated with airfield facility design/construction.
• Assist in the project management and contract administration duties for airport infrastructure projects including but not limited to the preparation of budget/schedule updates, progress payment certificates, shop drawing review, site instructions, etc.
• Field work including construction inspection and/or surveying
• Opportunity for travel within Alberta and out of Province
• During construction projects, you will assist the project manager by monitoring project progress against schedule and budget, identify and manage potential risks, oversee quality control and safety compliance, oversee materials testing activities, prepare daily inspection reports and other project documentation, provide recommendations to the project manager for project adjustments as neededPerform other duties as assigned/required.