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WSP Canada

Co-op Student, Overhead Transmission Lines - 8-12 months

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You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the future of energy systems and infrastructure with WSP's Overhead Transmission Lines team in Edmonton. Within the Power Delivery subsector of WSP, the Transmission group supports the design of medium to extra high voltage overhead transmission lines, their structures, foundations, and related facilities. This 8 to 12-month student placement offers hands-on experience in power delivery, contributing to projects that keep communities connected and powered. You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives, and you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.

Your Impact
  • Support the design and delivery of transmission line projects, studies, and initiatives across Canada and the US.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for power delivery systems.
  • Assist in preparing technical drawings, models, reports, and calculations that influence project decisions.
  • Apply engineering principles to real-world challenges in energy infrastructure and sustainability.

What you'll bring to WSP
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited co-op post-secondary civil, mechanical, electrical, or engineering physics program.
  • Minimum of a 2.75 GPA.
  • Have a valid Class 5 driver's license.
  • Have a strong interest in consulting engineering and the power delivery industry.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Candidate is legally authorized to work permanently in Canada without the need for work sponsorship.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • For electrical or engineering physics students, completion of coursework in power systems engineering is a plus.
  • For civil engineering students, completion of coursework in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying is a plus.
  • Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD or other design/analysis software.
  • Previous engineering design or drafting work experience, especially if related to civil and/or electrical engineering, is desirable.
  • Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Why Choose WSP?
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Ready to Shape the Future?
Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together!
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.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-03-10

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