WSP is currently seeking a Structural Engineering Student to join our team in the Ottawa office. Reporting to the Structural Engineering Manager, the student will assist in project delivery of design and construction review in the Buildings sector.

WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU, IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• You are a 1 st , 2 nd , or 3 rd year student in civil or structural engineering, civil engineering technology or architectural and building sciences technology;
• Interest in assisting engineers in day-to-day tasks and in participating in project delivery and internal design tools;
• Interest in the field of engineering consultants;
• Interest in the construction and buildings sector and site review;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Sense of initiative and attention to details;
• Driver’s licence
• Working at heights training is a plus
  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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• Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, you will collaborate with Engineers and Designers to design, model and coordinate the various structural systems using the various software and existing tools;
• You will be involved in quantity estimates and construction review, including site visits;
• Reviewing shop drawings and change orders during constructions, as well as producing site visit reports:
• Participating in regular design meetings, internal with the team, as well as with clients and construction site meetings