About the role#
The WSP innovation laboratory in Sherbrooke builds technical solutions for environmental challenges. Our team includes engineers, technicians, and biologists working on projects like autonomous buoys for marine life detection, bird tracking radar, air quality stations, and AI-based species identification. We are looking for a student to join this team and support our ongoing development efforts.
What you'll do#
- Design solutions for internal and external client needs.
- Develop and integrate electronic, mechanical, and software systems.
- Build, assemble, and test prototypes.
- Configure and test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Improve autonomous environmental monitoring systems.
- Select, install, and validate sensors and equipment.
- Use programming, automation, and artificial intelligence to build new tools.
- Analyze and visualize environmental data.
- Conduct validation tests in the laboratory and in the field.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in electrical, computer, mechanical, robotic, or software engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with technical tools and software relevant to your studies.
- Interest in prototyping and developing new technologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Comfort working in an environment with varied projects and challenges.
Location & details#
- Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
- Type: Full-time internship.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: 52,500 to 70,000 CAD per year.
About WSP
WSP is a professional services firm based in Montreal, Quebec. It provides expertise in engineering, advisory, and science-based services across sectors like transport, infrastructure, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 countries. It employs approximately 72,630 people.
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