Transportation Engineer-in-Training

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The Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Transportation Design Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Transportation & Infrastructure team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to strengthen their technical skills and gain hands-on experience delivering transportation design projects for municipal, provincial, and private-sector clients. 

Working alongside and learning from experienced engineers, you will contribute to roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access and multimodal transportation projects while developing practical engineering judgment and progressing toward your P.Eng. designation.

Your Impact

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support transportation design assignments involving roadway corridors, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation facilities, transit priority elements, site access, parking, loading and circulation improvements;
• Assist with the preparation of functional, preliminary and detailed design drawings, design briefs, technical memoranda, quantities and cost estimates;
• Apply transportation design standards and guidelines while developing practical engineering judgment to deliver safe and constructible solutions;
• Complete roadway design elements under the guidance of senior engineers, including horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, curb returns, intersection layouts, cross-sections, pavement markings and signage;
• Support signalized intersection design, including lane configurations, turning movements, pedestrian and cycling accommodations, signal equipment placement and pavement markings;
• Assist with roundabout planning and design, including entry and exit geometry, circulating roadways, splitter islands, truck accommodation and pedestrian and cycling crossings;
• Complete site plan and access reviews, including parking, loading, circulation, sightline and AutoTURN assessments;
• Collaborate with designers, technicians, project managers and multidisciplinary teams;
• Participate in coordination with clients, municipalities and road authorities;
• Contribute to quality control reviews and internal design reviews;
• Gain exposure to project management activities, including scope development, budget tracking, scheduling and client communication;
• Prepare technical correspondence, meeting notes, reports, presentations and proposal materials;
• Participate in site visits, field reviews, data collection programs and construction-phase support, as required;
• Pursue ongoing professional development, mentorship and training toward your P.Eng. licensure;
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

The Skills That Set You Apart

This opportunity is a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with a focus on transportation engineering, roadway design or municipal infrastructure;
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia, while working toward your P.Eng. designation;
• 0 to 4 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering or a related field. Co-op, internship and academic transportation design experience are considered assets;
• Foundational knowledge of roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access, parking and circulation principles;
• An interest in developing expertise in signalized intersection and roundabout design;
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience with AutoTURN or other transportation design tools is an asset;
• Familiarity with TAC guidance, municipal standards, provincial requirements, accessibility considerations and complete streets principles;
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity and a willingness to learn from senior professionals;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment; and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

Proudly Canadian
Join an organization recognized among Canada’s leading employers and contribute to transportation and infrastructure projects that have a tangible impact on communities.

A global community of experts
Work alongside experienced engineers, designers and technical specialists while building your own professional network.

Unlimited opportunities to grow
Build your technical expertise through meaningful project experience, mentorship and professional development as you progress toward your P.Eng. designation.

Flexibility and balance
We recognize the importance of balance and encourage our people to find the flexibility that works for them.

A collaborative environment
At WSP, you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and professionals who bring both technical expertise and a collaborative approach to their work.

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Compensation

For this Dartmouth, Nova Scotia opportunity:

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 - $80,000 CAD annually

This is the compensation range previously used internally for this regional grouping. 

Compensation disclosure: The final salary awarded for this position may differ from the range stated above based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range presented in this job posting may also be modified for business reasons