Environmental Engineer-in-Training
Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
With us, you can. 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
Build the Future With Us - Join our Earth & Environment team in Mississauga, where our experts collaborate across Canada to protect natural landscapes, strengthen community foundations, and champion sustainable development. You'll join a multidisciplinary group ranging from marine biologists to geotechnical engineers, all working together to make a tangible impact.
In this role, you'll support landfill, waste management, and environmental field programs that directly enhance community well-being, environmental protection, and climate resilience.
Your Impact
• Support monitoring and construction inspection programs at landfills and other waste management facilities.
• Assist with assessments, approvals, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and design of landfills, waste processing, and transfer facilities.
• Participate in groundwater, soil gas, surface water, and soil sampling at environmental and contaminated sites.
• Contribute to construction quality assurance, permitting work, tendering, and contractor oversight.
• Review contractor bids for waste management and construction projects.
• Support office activities including data management, interpretation of waste, geochemical, hydrogeological, and geotechnical results, and report development.
• Support proposal preparation and client-relationship activities.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with corporate and site-specific health & safety standards.
The Skills That Set You Apart
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Geological, or Geoscience Engineering.
• Academic exposure to environmental engineering, geochemistry (preferably aqueous), groundwater, soils, and solid waste disciplines (e.g., geosynthetics, landfill gas, waste planning).
• Eligible and progressing toward P.Eng. licensure in Ontario.
• Able to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated and adaptable.
• Experience writing technical reports, interpreting engineering specifications, and understanding O&M manuals (landfill/waste experience an asset).
• Field experience in civil, geotechnical, geo-environmental, waste, or construction QA.
• Willing to travel to rural project sites and work outdoors early in your career.
• Knowledge of Ontario waste regulations and guidelines is an asset.
• Interest in business development and client relationship building.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and understand technical specifications and construction contracts.
• Involvement or interest in Ontario waste management/diversion organizations is an asset.
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.
#WeAreWSP
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 - $88,400
MB & ON: $60,900 - $83,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $60,300 - $80,000
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
Shape the future of sustainable waste management and environmental stewardship. Your next step starts here - and the impact you make will last for generations.
About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-05-19
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