Coop Engineering student

AtkinsRéalis; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a student-intern to support rail infrastructure projects. You will assist on-site activities, witness train testing, log data, and help draft reports for engineers and project managers.

The role targets a bachelor’s student in Engineering, with strong data recording abilities, basic drafting knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and Word. A hybrid work setup and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to record, organize, and manage technical data accurately.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, measurements, and technical documentation (or willingness to learn).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with databases or data management tools is an asset.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in field environments and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site field activities, including platform height, track gauge measurements, and train test witnessing, in accordance with safety and engineering procedures.
• Accurately collect, log, and validate measurement and test data to ensure completeness and traceability.
• Assist engineers with recording observed deficiencies during train acceptance testing and updating project databases.
• Prepare clear, well-organized data summaries, figures, and draft reports for engineer and PM review.
• Maintain project records such as test schedules, daily activities, and man-hours spent.
• Coordinate with project team members to support day-to-day engineering and administrative tasks as required.
• Progressively take on independent test-witnessing and field responsibilities after receiving training and demonstrating competency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Data management

Databases

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's program in Engineering

Tools

Databases

Data management tools

Job description

Overview

The department supports rail infrastructure and rolling stock projects through on-site fieldwork, testing, and technical documentation. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, witnessing train acceptance testing, recording deficiencies, and maintaining accurate project records. The team works closely with engineers and project managers to ensure assets meet technical, safety, and operational requirements.

Overview

The department supports rail infrastructure and rolling stock projects through on-site fieldwork, testing, and technical documentation. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, witnessing train acceptance testing, recording deficiencies, and maintaining accurate project records. The team works closely with engineers and project managers to ensure assets meet technical, safety, and operational requirements.

Your role

• Support on-site field activities, including platform height, track gauge measurements, and train test witnessing, in accordance with safety and engineering procedures.
• Accurately collect, log, and validate measurement and test data to ensure completeness and traceability.
• Assist engineers with recording observed deficiencies during train acceptance testing and updating project databases.
• Prepare clear, well-organized data summaries, figures, and draft reports for engineer and PM review.
• Maintain project records such as test schedules, daily activities, and man-hours spent.
• Coordinate with project team members to support day-to-day engineering and administrative tasks as required.
• Progressively take on independent test-witnessing and field responsibilities after receiving training and demonstrating competency.

About You

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to record, organize, and manage technical data accurately.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, measurements, and technical documentation (or willingness to learn).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with databases or data management tools is an asset.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in field environments and multidisciplinary teams.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career, AtkinsRéalis is for you. We're creating a vibrant culture where everyone belongs. A place rich with collaboration and diverse experiences, where you're empowered to grow your career your way. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact. Make meaningful contributions that are seen, celebrated, and valued. It's time to join a purposeful team that inspires and supports you to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation for this role is $24-$26 hourly. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.