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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 - This is your chance to support meaningful geotechnical work that shapes the infrastructure, communities, and landscapes around us. As a Summer Student in our Geotechnical Engineering team, you'll gain hands-on field and technical experience, contribute to important investigations, and work alongside some of the brightest geoscientists and engineers in Western Canada.

Your Impact

• Conduct field investigations such as borehole logging, soil sampling, concrete/soil testing, and site inspections to support geotechnical project delivery.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation-including field reports, data summaries, and geotechnical logs-that contribute to project decisions.
• Support laboratory testing programs by organizing samples, recording data, and ensuring quality control.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on geotechnical assessments supporting transportation, mining, municipal, and energy projects.
• Apply geotechnical and geological principles to help develop safe, sustainable, and efficient engineering solutions.
• Contribute to project planning, logistics coordination, and equipment preparation to support smooth fieldwork execution.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You're building expertise in Geotechnical, Geological, Civil, or Mining Engineering through hands-on academic or project work.
• You enjoy fieldwork and are comfortable working outdoors, sometimes in remote locations, while meeting all safety requirements.
• You bring curiosity and a problem-solving mindset to real-world geotechnical challenges.
• You have experience or interest in tools such as GIS, AutoCAD, Excel-based data analysis, or geotechnical logging software.
• You care about meaningful work-projects that enhance communities and support safe, resilient infrastructure.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• 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.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $24.00 - $32.25
MB & ON: $22.50 - $30.25
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $21.50 - $30.25

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

If you're driven by purpose and excited to gain real geotechnical experience that impacts communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward shaping your future-and ours.
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.