Municipal Engineer-in-Training

at  WSP

THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is currently seeking a motivated Engineer-in-Training / Civil Technologist to join our established Engineering group, located at our Canmore office. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking projects primarily in the discipline area of municipal and land development. As part of the engineering design and project management team you will engage with colleagues and assist with clients, consultants, and approval agencies.

• You are a self-motivated leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of initiative, motivation, drive, energy and enthusiasm to get the job done
• Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the organization
• Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, project team members, stakeholders and the public on various projects
• Carry out preliminary and detailed design of infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, road, grading, etc.
• Manage interactions with other team members; Preliminary and detailed contract administration, and field reviews for projects under construction
• Be involved in all stages of a project development, from concept to handover to the client, preparing and coordinating technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; providing support throughout the tender process; assisting with managing construction project
• Prepare analyses, reports, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required
• Develop and strengthen existing skills and deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice
• Ensure that solutions offered and delivered reflect the needs of private sector, municipal, provincial, and federal clients as the case may be
• Work effectively with, and coordinate the efforts of, engineering and technical team members
• Preliminary and detailed contract administration, and field reviews for projects under construction
• Ability to work under supervision; effective time management and strong organizational skills; Ability to work with Project Managers and Technical staff located in offices across WSP
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset
• Ability to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion
• Good analytical skills and attention to detailOther duties as assigned