Civil Engineering Graduate - Water & WasteWater Rotational Program

Job Description

Job Description

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

Build the future with us – This Engineering Graduate opportunity lets you shape the water infrastructure systems that communities rely on every day. You’ll join our structured, mentored 18‑month rotational program, gaining hands‑on project experience across three core Water & Wastewater disciplines: Conveyance (Linear Infrastructure), Hydraulic Modelling & Master Planning, and Vertical Infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to meaningful design and field assignments, and help deliver innovative water solutions across Ontario and beyond.

Your Impact

• Contribute to engineering design assignments on multi‑disciplinary water and wastewater projects.


• Support project planning, coordination, reporting, and documentation for a variety of water infrastructure initiatives.


• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, and project deliverables.


• Participate in field activities including hydrant flow tests, pressure monitoring, flow monitoring, and construction review.


• Develop engineering calculations and design inputs such as head loss, thrust calculations, sewage design sheets, and more.


• Assist with hydraulic modelling using tools such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, InfoWorks, PC‑SWMM, EPANET, HAMMER and related software.


• Contribute to concept, preliminary, and detailed design packages for municipal water and sewer systems.


• Coordinate with stakeholders, prepare permit applications, and support Class EA processes.


• Support condition assessments, asset management assignments, and operational improvement initiatives for municipal clients.


• Apply engineering principles to the design and implementation of pump stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, and treatment facilities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university.


• Eligibility for EIT designation and interest in pursuing P.Eng. in Ontario.


• Passion for solving municipal water challenges including basement flooding, capacity constraints and water quality issues.


• Experience or familiarity with hydraulic modelling, municipal infrastructure design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS platforms, or computational modelling tools.


• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, teamwork, and a strong attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and thrive in a dynamic project environment.


• Valid driver’s licence is considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.


• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor or opportunity is always within reach.


• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.


• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400

MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

Disclosure: 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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your curiosity, your drive, and your ideas. Join us and help design water systems that support thriving communities today — and tomorrow. Apply now and start your journey with WSP.

About Us

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.

WSP Values

• 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

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.

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