Civil Engineering Technologist

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

You’ll be part of a growing Municipal team, located in the Fredericton Area. The position will provide a hands-on experience providing the opportunity to work with clients, contractors, and the community.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You’ll perform full-time on-site inspection for municipal construction projects;
• You’ll carry a positive attitude towards safety, quality and the environment;
• You’ll read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure conformance during construction;
• You’ll assist in the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs and drawings for the full range of civil/municipal infrastructure including water distribution, sanitary sewer collection systems, storm water management, roadway systems, etc.
• You’ll support the day-to-day activities of projects from inception through engineering, construction and contract administration;
• You’ll prepare technical reports and opinions of probable cost; and
• You’ll be managing relationships with internal and external clients and ensuring that their needs are understood and met, providing your guidance and expertise;
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology preferred;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience;
• Experience working in a consulting environment would be considered an asset;
• Thorough working ability with Civil 3D and AutoCAD software with above average drawing production capabilities, would be considered an asset;
• Ability to complete quantity take-offs;
• Develop engineering drawings packages in accordance with standards and best practices;
• Ability to effectively communicate and thrive in team environments;
• Proficient at multi-tasking and work diligently to meet time-sensitive deadlines;
• Hold a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites; and
• Eager to learn and develop.
  

About Us

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.

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