Civil Engineering Summer Student - Smithers

Civil Engineering Summer Student - Smithers, BC

What if you could redefine what's 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 Here - Are you ready to explore the real-world applications of your civil engineering studies? Join our Smithers office this summer and gain hands-on experience supporting infrastructure projects that make a difference in Northern British Columbia.

This is more than a summer job - it's a chance to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful work, and discover what it's like to be part of a global engineering firm that's shaping communities across Canada.

Your Impact

• Assist with field inspections and data collection for civil infrastructure projects in the Smithers region.
• Support engineering teams with drafting, design updates, and documentation using tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Participate in construction site visits and field reviews, helping ensure work aligns with contractual requirements.
• Contribute to environmental and municipal engineering initiatives that improve local communities.
• Gain exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration and project delivery processes.

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.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia) : $24.50 / hr - $32.25 / hr

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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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