Co-op Student - Project Engineering

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The Opportunity - Build the Future With Us
WSP is seeking a Project Engineering Student for Fall 2026 to join our Applied Solutions team in Southwestern Ontario. This role provides hands-on experience across multidisciplinary infrastructure and construction-focused engineering projects, supporting both office and field assignments.

As a student team member, you will gain exposure to site decommissioning and demolition, environmental engineering, heavy civil construction, field design support, construction activities and contract administration, and technical review tasks, contributing to real projects while learning from senior engineers and project managers.
Your Impact
As a Project Engineering Student, you will:

• Support engineering design tasks, including basic analysis, drawings, markups, and technical deliverables under guidance.
• Assist with site visits, construction phase reviews, and preparation of field notes.
• Support utility coordination tasks such as background data gathering and preparing conflict summaries.
• Contribute to document reviews for completeness, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
• Assist in preparing daily technical reports, weekly technical reports, field direction memos, calculations, and project documentation.
• Help prepare quantity summaries, cost estimates, and tender-related materials.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings, taking notes and supporting follow-ups.
• Maintain strong communication with project teams while supporting a culture of safety and quality.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental/Civil Engineering Technology, or related program.
• Strong interest in infrastructure, utilities, construction, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Clear communication, organization, and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation to travel to job sites (as required).

Assets:

• Exposure through coursework or prior co-op experience to municipal infrastructure, building sciences, or transportation projects.
• Knowledge of Ontario standards (OPS, municipal guidelines).
• Interest in fieldwork, inspections, technical reporting, or contractor coordination.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand basic construction concepts.

Why Choose WSP?

• We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we 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.
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Compensation
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $24.00 - $32.25 per hour
MB & ON: $22.50 - $30.25 per hour
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $21.50 - $30.25 per hour

Disclosure:
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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark With WSP
Your work will help shape a more connected, sustainable future for communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to transformative transportation infrastructure projects through cutting-edge BIM and digital delivery.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here .