Electrical Engineering Student - Systems

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking an 8- or 12-month Co-op student in the Electrical Engineering or Computer Science program to join our Systems Engineering Team with the Rail & Transit department for the May 2025 Term. The position is based in Vancouver and will be reporting to the Manager, Rail & Transit - Vancouver. This position will be responsible for supporting both heavy and light rail related projects and will work closely with a team of Systems Engineers to support the design, development, and management of complex rail systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both Systems Engineering and Project Management within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

As a Co-op student with us, you will have the opportunity to part of Rail and Transit complex projects and to expand your professional expertise in a variety of disciplines .

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

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, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

- Assist in the gathering and analysis of requirements for complex rail systems.

- Support the development of system architectures and designs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of system components.

- Assist in the development and execution of system testing plans.

- Participate in design reviews and provide technical input and feedback.

- Support project management activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.

- Document system design and development processes.

- Continuously improve systems engineering and project management processes and procedures.

- Occasional laboratory, manufacturing environment, or site work may be required.

- Work outside of normal business hours to meet project deadlines may be required.

- Some travel may be required to support project activities.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Enrolled in a Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Co-op program (preferably 3rd or 4th year students);
• Excellent academic record;
• Excellent technical, analytical writing, and presentation skills;
• Familiar with MS Office;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Experience with system engineering tools and methodologies is an asset;
• Knowledge of project management principles is an asset;
• Familiarity with programming languages is an asset;
• Strong communication skills verbally and written;
• Willingness to learn;
• And a proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $24/hr- $31.75/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:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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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