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WSP Canada

Pavement Engineering Co-op Student - Summer 2026

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What if you could redefine what's possible?
Et si vous pouviez redéfinir ce qui est possible? Avec nous, c'est possible.

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

Your Impact Starts on the Road Ahead

Join WSP's Pavement Engineering team and contribute to the planning, assessment, and rehabilitation of roads and highways across Ontario. This student opportunity is designed for future civil engineers who want hands-on exposure to real infrastructure projects while building technical and professional skills in a collaborative consulting environment.

You will support pavement design and rehabilitation services that help communities move safely and sustainably-turning data into practical engineering solutions that shape the transportation networks Canadians rely on every day.

Your Impact
  • Contribute to pavement engineering services supporting road and highway rehabilitation projects across Ontario
  • Analyze pavement condition, traffic, and historical performance data to support design decisions
  • Assist with planning and participating in site visits, including pavement condition surveys and geotechnical investigations
  • Support the preparation of pavement design reports aligned with jurisdictional standards and specifications
  • Assist with technical documentation and cost estimates under engineer supervision
  • Support project managers with progress reporting and coordination activities
  • Research emerging materials, technologies, and best practices in pavement and surfacing strategies
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, technologists, and fellow students to deliver project outcomes
  • Learn through mentorship and hands-on experience in a professional consulting environment

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Currently enrolled in a Civil, Geotechnical, Transportation Engineering, or related university program
  • Strong interest in pavement engineering and transportation infrastructure
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with PDF-XChange
  • Ability to interpret technical data and contribute to clear, well-structured reports
  • Organized, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced project environment
  • Valid driver's license with the ability and willingness to travel short-term within Canada for site visits

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: $24.00 - $32.25 per hour
MB & ON: $22.50 - $30.25 per hour
NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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

Build your technical foundation, expand your professional network, and gain real-world engineering experience on projects that matter. At WSP, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.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 .

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 2026-06-09

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