Civil Co-Op
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
$25 to $27 CAD / hour · Internship
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- $25 to $27 CAD / hour
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Original job description
Your role at GEI.
Are you a civil engineering student looking to grow your experience? Join our team as an Engineering Co-Op Student and be part of impactful land development and municipal infrastructure projects that shape communities. Starting in May 2027, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, grow your skills, and work alongside industry experts who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and technologists.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Fieldwork, including full-time on-site construction inspection of installation of storm, sanitary, water, and road infrastructure.
- Preparation of status and daily and weekly inspection reports for documentation of work observed.
- Completing topographic surveys.
- Preparing as-recorded drawings, as needed.
- Preparation of construction cost estimates, tender documents, and specifications.
- Taking on additional opportunities to learn and grow as assigned.
- Enrollment in a Civil Engineering Program
- Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
- Clear and confident communication skills (oral and written).
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and collaborate in a team setting.
- G license and access to a vehicle.
- Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil3D, and surveying aptitude and experience.
- Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range For This Position: $25.00 - $27.00/hour
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipend
- Rewards and Recognition
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct on-site inspections of storm, sanitary, water, and road infrastructure construction, and prepare daily, weekly, and status reports documenting observed work. Complete topographic surveys and, as needed, prepare as-recorded drawings, construction cost estimates, tender documents, and specifications.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a civil engineering program and demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and communication skills, along with initiative and the ability to collaborate. A G license and access to a vehicle are required; relevant experience, AutoCAD or Civil 3D knowledge, and surveying aptitude or experience are preferred.
Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Inspection
- Stormwater Infrastructure
- Sanitary Infrastructure
- Water Infrastructure
- Road Infrastructure
- Inspection Reporting
- Topographic Surveying
- As-Recorded Drawings
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Tender Documentation
- Specifications Preparation
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Written And Oral Communication
- AutoCAD And Civil 3D
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Hybrid Work Schedules
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Rewards And Recognition
- Career Development Opportunities
- Well-Being Program
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Land Development
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Construction Inspection
- Storm Infrastructure
- Sanitary Infrastructure
- Water Infrastructure
- Road Infrastructure
- Inspection Reports
- Topographic Surveys
- As-Recorded Drawings
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Tender Documents
- Specifications
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Surveying
- G License
- Fieldwork
- Infrastructure Planning