Intern, Geotechnical Engineering at Wsp in Nanaimo, BC, Canada | CAD24-32 | Kablio

Role

Description

geotechnical analysis

field reviews

geotechnical investigation

technical reporting

Apply geotechnical engineering analysis to support safe and sustainable designs.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Coordinate and carry out field reviews, supervise drill rigs and excavators, log boreholes, and conduct soil sampling and material testing.
Perform geotechnical investigations for buildings, highways, bridges, retaining walls, slope stability, and municipal infrastructure.
Assist senior engineers in preparing proposals and technical reports.

Requirements

driver's license

travel

civil engineering

geotechnical

geological

collaboration

Comfortable working under senior direction and collaborating in diverse environments.
Valid Canadian driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote worksites for multi-day assignments.
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering, or a geoscience program.
Interest in geotechnical and geological fields, with a preference for prior geo-engineering experience in Canada (not essential).

Benefits

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.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

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