Civil Technologist Student - Summer 2026

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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

Shape the World Around You - Join our Geotechnical & Materials team in Lethbridge and get hands-on experience that fuels your future in engineering and fieldwork. You'll support meaningful infrastructure and development projects, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary WSP teams to ensure safe, sustainable, and successful outcomes.

Your Impact

You'll contribute to real-world project delivery through :

• Performing geotechnical and materials laboratory testing (Proctor, Gradation, Hydrometer, Atterberg Limits, Concrete Testing) in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, CSA and CCIL standards.
• Supporting construction QA / QC activities including field density testing, concrete testing, subgrade inspection, and on-site materials verification.
• Planning and coordinating daily project tasks and communicating with contractors during execution to maintain alignment and safety.
• Collecting, entering, validating, and interpreting test data to support clear, accurate reports for client review.
• Conducting geotechnical instrumentation monitoring and participating in field supervision of earthworks contractors.
• Maintaining equipment calibration logs, identifying non-conformances, and contributing to quality audits.
• Working both independently and collaboratively in field, lab, and office settings to meet project objectives.
• Applying safety-first practices by following all WSP policies, procedures, and field protocols.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU : $24.00 - $32.25 / hour

MB & ON : $22.50 - $30.25 / hour

Atlantic Provinces & QC : $21.50 - $30.25 / 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

If you're driven by purpose and excited to build a meaningful career shaping communities and infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your next adventure with 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 :

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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