The Opportunity: WSP is currently seeking a
Civil Engineer Airport - Pavement and Materials to join our Transportation Systems Aviation team, based in our WSP office in Toronto, Canada.
Reporting to the Pavement Team Lead, this position will be responsible for technical delivery and project management of a range of airside pavement civil design engineering and as owner's representative on construction projects for airport authorities throughout Canada, and internationally.
We are seeking a team-oriented, knowledgeable, and pragmatic individual who wishes to assist in the development of innovative, cost-effective, and buildable solutions in an environment that is collaborative, stimulating, and demanding. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team.
Our clients are from the public and private sectors and our leading clients include major airports in Canada such as Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport, and smaller regional airports throughout Canada, also airports internationally.
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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WeAreWSPWhat you can expect do here: - You will primarily be delivering pavement designs and reporting on a wide variety of projects.
- Develop designs from initial concepts to final issue for construction (IFC) detailed design and specifications, respond to RFIs, conduct site inspections and ensure compliance, develop record drawings and project close out documentation.
- Act as Owner's Representative and site engineer to oversee airside pavement construction projects, conduct testing and review Contractor's documentation to assure all construction conforms to design and applicable codes/standards.
- Review pavement engineering analysis, designs, performance data, and reports.
- You will assist or act as the lead pavement engineer and/or project manager for the technical delivery of a variety of consultancy projects and work package in the field of pavement engineering.
- Play a part in managing our client relationships, including business and new client development to expand the scope of our existing services.
- Provide support and develop talents within the team through coaching and mentoring and supporting junior team members with their technical career development aspirations.
- Conduct pavement engineering analysis using various methodologies including ASTM D3540, AASHTO 1993, Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design, American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) for Concrete Pavement, and Geosynthetic Reinforcement Design, Transport Canada (TC) methodologies and FAARFIELD program.
- Ensuring project deliverables are prepared on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- You will plan, organize and conduct pavement investigations and analyses including pavement condition surveys and FWD, IRI, Rut, PCI, LCM and other data.
- You will collaborate with other team members or business lines to prepare proposals and expressions of interest considering the methodology for undertaking potential projects.
- Coordinating and carrying out sub-surface site investigations, including pavement coring, borehole logging, sampling of asphalt, soil, and rock and drainage condition surveys, as needed.
- Provide quality control and quality assurance of field data collection, analysis, interpretation, and incorporation into design.
- Recommend and oversee laboratory testing of materials,
What you'll bring to WSP: - You have a Degree in Civil Engineering or similar disciplines.
- You will have a minimum of 8 years experience in Pavement Engineering or a related field and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and/or Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and/or other professional engineer association in Canada.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of pavement design principles (Flexible, Rigid, Composite, and Gravel-surfaced Pavements) in airside runways, taxiways and aprons, pavement materials, pavement management and construction.
- You are proficient with ASTM D3540, AASHTO 1993 Pavement Design Analysis, MEPDG, MicroPAVER, StreetPave & SpectraPave, TC methodologies, FAARFIELD.
- Experience in pavement engineering, pavement materials, pavement management, and destructive/non-destructive pavement performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of pavement construction methods, materials, and specifications especially in airside runways, taxiways and aprons.
- Knowledge of laboratory and field testing standards and procedures.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and respond to time-sensitive issues.
- You have strong report writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- You are comfortable dealing with other consultants and with contractors.
- You are committed to complying with and championing company processes and policies and ensuring adherence to safety, welfare, quality, and environmental requirements.
- Client management experience is an asset.
- You are well enthusiastic, well organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel (short term) within Canada, as required.
- You have excellent computer skills and demonstrated proficiency with common industry software.
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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