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For growth. For opportunity. For people who get it.\nWe are home to ambitious, passionate, and innovative visionaries. With expertise in engineering, advisory, and science, our teams across the globe come together to deliver local solutions.\nWe are pioneers and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.\nThe Opportunity\nWSP is currently seeking a Transportation Design Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Transportation & Infrastructure team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to strengthen their technical skills and gain hands-on experience delivering transportation design projects for municipal, provincial, and private-sector clients.\nWorking alongside and learning from experienced engineers, you will contribute to roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access and multimodal transportation projects while developing practical engineering judgment and progressing toward your P.Eng. designation.\nYour Impact\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to:\nSupport transportation design assignments involving roadway corridors, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation facilities, transit priority elements, site access, parking, loading and circulation improvements;\nAssist with the preparation of functional, preliminary and detailed design drawings, design briefs, technical memoranda, quantities and cost estimates;\nApply transportation design standards and guidelines while developing practical engineering judgment to deliver safe and constructible solutions;\nComplete roadway design elements under the guidance of senior engineers, including horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, curb returns, intersection layouts, cross-sections, pavement markings and signage;\nSupport signalized intersection design, including lane configurations, turning movements, pedestrian and cycling accommodations, signal equipment placement and pavement markings;\nAssist with roundabout planning and design, including entry and exit geometry, circulating roadways, splitter islands, truck accommodation and pedestrian and cycling crossings;\nComplete site plan and access reviews, including parking, loading, circulation, sightline and AutoTURN assessments;\nCollaborate with designers, technicians, project managers and multidisciplinary teams;\nParticipate in coordination with clients, municipalities and road authorities;\nContribute to quality control reviews and internal design reviews;\nGain exposure to project management activities, including scope development, budget tracking, scheduling and client communication;\nPrepare technical correspondence, meeting notes, reports, presentations and proposal materials;\nParticipate in site visits, field reviews, data collection programs and construction-phase support, as required;\nPursue ongoing professional development, mentorship and training toward your P.Eng. licensure;\nPerform other duties as assigned. \nThe Skills That Set You Apart\nThis opportunity is a great fit if you have:\nA degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with a focus on transportation engineering, roadway design or municipal infrastructure;\nRegistration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia, while working toward your P.Eng. designation;\n0 to 4 years of relevant experience in transportation engineering or a related field. Co-op, internship and academic transportation design experience are considered assets;\nFoundational knowledge of roadway design, signalized intersections, roundabouts, active transportation, transit, site access, parking and circulation principles;\nAn interest in developing expertise in signalized intersection and roundabout design;\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience with AutoTURN or other transportation design tools is an asset;\nFamiliarity with TAC guidance, municipal standards, provincial requirements, accessibility considerations and complete streets principles;\nStrong attention to detail, curiosity and a willingness to learn from senior professionals;\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;\nThe ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment; and\nStrong written and verbal communication skills. \nWhy Choose WSP?\nWe exist to shape communities to advance humanity.\nProudly Canadian\nJoin an organization recognized among Canada’s leading employers and contribute to transportation and infrastructure projects that have a tangible impact on communities.\nA global community of experts\nWork alongside experienced engineers, designers and technical specialists while building your own professional network.\nUnlimited opportunities to grow\nBuild your technical expertise through meaningful project experience, mentorship and professional development as you progress toward your P.Eng. designation.\nFlexibility and balance\nWe recognize the importance of balance and encourage our people to find the flexibility that works for them.\nA collaborative environment\nAt WSP, you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and professionals who bring both technical expertise and a collaborative approach to their work.\nCompensation\nFor this Dartmouth, Nova Scotia opportunity:\nNB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 - $80,000 CAD annually\nThis is the compensation range previously used internally for this regional grouping.\nCompensation disclosure: The final salary awarded for this position may differ from the range stated above based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 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