CO-OP - Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering

Location

North Vancouver, Canada

Start Date

January 2027

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With more than 50 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, South Africa, and Spain. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.

Learn more about us at: www.piteau.com

We are seeking one or more Geological or Civil Engineering Co-op Students to join our Canadian Hydro Group in our North Vancouver office for an 8-month work term beginning January 2027.

This is an excellent temporary opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside industry-leading engineers and hydrogeologists on technically challenging and impactful projects. Students will be exposed to a broad range of real-world applications, including:

Responsibilities

• Pit slope depressurization and mine dewatering design for operating and proposed mines
• Groundwater components of environmental impact assessments
• Assessment and mitigation of environmental impacts related to mining operations
• Groundwater studies supporting water supply, waste disposal, and regulatory requirements
• Well design and construction
• Regional aquifer characterization and assessment
• Construction dewatering for civil and industrial infrastructure projects
• Development and implementation of groundwater monitoring programs for mines, landfills, and contaminated sites
  

Required Qualifications

We are looking for motivated, curious, and hardworking students who are eager to learn and contribute. Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• A willingness to take on challenging and meaningful assignments
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in fieldwork and potential travel opportunities
• A valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Greater Vancouver area for the duration of the work term.
  

Why Join Piteau?

• Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world-class practice leaders
• Cutting edge resources
• Ability to see projects from cradle to grave
• Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity
• Excellent compensation
  

Applications

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding co-op opportunity with Piteau, please submit your resume and transcript as a single PDF document to careers@piteau.com

We offer a great place to work and an engaging culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development throughout your co-op term.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.