Civil Engineering Co-op Students – Summer 2026 Opportunities

Sureway Construction; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large civil engineering contractor is offering Summer 2026 Co-op opportunities for Civil Engineering students. Ideal candidates will gain hands-on experience in challenging roles such as Gradesperson and Survey/Field Technologist. Responsibilities include conducting construction surveys and adhering to safety protocols. The role requires a reliable personal vehicle, CSA approved boots, and a valid driver's license. Offers competitive wages and a chance to work alongside top industry performers.

Benefits

Learning environment in an exciting company

Opportunities to challenge abilities

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Must possess a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must have CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.
• Must provide a clean driver’s abstract and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographical and construction surveys.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s safety program.
• Participate as a team member to contribute to organizational success.

Skills

Hard-working

Reliable

Flexible with schedule

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Co-op Students – Summer 2026 Opportunities

Sureway is one of Alberta’s largest heavy civil construction contractors. Sureway has 50 years of experience performing projects requiring civil earthworks and grading, utilities and off-sites, mine operation, aggregate extraction and construction management. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Sureway’s projects are primarily located within Edmonton and surrounding areas, with projects extending as far north as the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

What we offer:

• A learning environment in a very exciting, dynamic and growing company
• An opportunity to challenge your abilities; while working along side the top performers in the industry
• Competitive Wages

Typical path for a Co-op Student at Sureway

Entry: Gradesperson

Intermediate: Survey/Field Technologist

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time, Co-op, Starts May 2026, four (4) and/or eight (8) month duration

Interviews Start: mid-January 2025 (only successful candidates will be notified)

Schedule: 10 + Hours/day 6 & 1 Rotation, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Area’s

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Gradesperson overview

• Check the grade of roadways and construction sites using manual and laser methods.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Survey/Field Technologist overview

Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys. Providing accurate survey data for Quantities, engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

• Conduct construction survey layout with major and minor construction projects including subdivisions, aggregate pits, mining and roadways.
• Completing topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities.
• Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and calculating earthwork quantities using Civil 3D.
• Provide proper care and maintenance of survey gear, company truck and other equipment.
• Machine Control.
• Planning, directing and conducting construction surveys. Establishing and marking work limits. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.