Junior Coastal Engineer​/Specialist

Junior Coastal Engineer – Ports, Marine & Coastal Team

As a Junior Coastal Engineer, you will join a team of technical specialists across Canada, carrying out coastal engineering projects throughout Canada and abroad. Are you motivated to learn, have a positive attitude, and want to progress your career in coastal engineering?

• Assist with project-related tasks including data analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of marine and coastal processes (e.g., waves, currents, water levels, sediment transport).
• Under the direction of senior staff, conduct coastal studies and numerical modeling to address problems related to natural coastal hazards (e.g., flooding, erosion, sedimentation) and human interactions (e.g., spills, coastal structures, dredging, beneficial use, management).
• Under the direction of senior staff, execute coastal engineering calculations and analyses in support of planning and design of traditional coastal protection structures and nature-based solutions.
• Assist with preparation of technical documents (e.g., reports, drawings, specifications) documenting engineering and environmental investigations, results, and analyses.
• Conduct field work involving site visits, data collection, and condition inspection of coastal and harbour structures.

• A bachelor’s or higher degree in coastal, environmental, hydraulic, or civil engineering; with directed studies in coastal, port, or ocean engineering.
• Consulting work experience in the field of coastal engineering or related disciplines.
• Current registration or eligibility to apply as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $61,600 - $84,700. 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.

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. WSP recognizes the importance of balance in our lives and encourages flexibility to prioritize personal and professional life.

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.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Candidates for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork must comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times and client HSE policies.