Mechanical Co-Op/Intern -Buildings (May 2025) 8 -12 Month Term
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- Oct 15, 2024 Post Date
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- 240003SY Requisition #
The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?
Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!
Your Opportunity
As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student you will work with guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards / practices.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
- Performs AutoCAD / Revit design for the mechanical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs.
- Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer / designer.
- Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer / designer.
- Performs basic calculations to analyze and design individual building mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
- Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
- Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience with AutoCAD as a drafting/design tool is essential. Experience with Revit is considered an asset but is not required.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
- Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers.
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Carrier HAP and familiarity with provincial and federal building codes is considered an asset.
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering degree or Technology program at a Canadian University or College. Co-op/Internship experience is considered an asset.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for extended periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized