Co-op Student, Engineering

Co-op Student, Engineering

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon has openings within the Foundations division for Engineering Co-op students. These positions will provide the opportunity to take an active involvement in exciting heavy civil projects and provide opportunities for learning and development. This is a site-based position and will include exposure to the day to day management of project construction, resource allocation, scheduling and cost control. In this assignment, the student intern will have the following duties:

What You'll Do Here:

• Conduct site audits and analysis, provide daily/weekly/monthly reports to the project staff and key stakeholders.
• Assist Field Engineers and Superintendents with day-to-day tasks.
• Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency.
• Perform quantity take-off from construction drawings as required.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to review the quality of completed work.
• Liaise with and inform the project staff or any other Aecon delegate on the project schedule.
• Monitor progress and assist in the provision of job cost reports to management on active projects.
• Provide data and input for month-end reconciliation.
• Maintain files and correspondence on active and completed projects.
• Provide technical support to field staff, craft and subcontractors.
• Assist in the preparation, review, maintenance and approval of Engineering drawings and related documents.
• Gather field information and assist in the preparation of project bill of materials.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed construction and design estimates.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal departments.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.
• Be self-motivated and work well with minimum or no direct supervision.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Currently enrolled in a university or technical college diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Beginner knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• A strong work ethic, highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedules (day and night shifts) when required to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to relocate or travel for the position.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.