Facilities Engineering Co-op: Build & Optimize Ship Infrastructure

Irving Shipbuilding

Halifax

On-site

CAD 20,000 - 27,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a Facilities Engineering Co-op Student in Halifax to gain hands-on experience across infrastructure and construction projects. You will work with engineers to improve efficiency, track metrics, and inspect on-site progress while supporting daily operations.

This in-office, full-time co-op offers exposure to a national shipbuilding program and a potential pathway to a permanent role within a growing organization.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program at an accredited institution.
  • 0–2 years of related experience in facilities, infrastructure, or construction.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Outlook and Excel, with data organization skills.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or Bluebeam is a strong asset.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Facilities Engineering team to drive innovative design and construction solutions for infrastructure projects that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
  • Lead project oversight by tracking cost, schedule, scope, and quality metrics ensuring every initiative stays on target and delivers value.
  • Conduct on-site inspections to validate construction progress, update facility documentation, and ensure contractor compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Support daily operations through targeted engineering analyses that solve real-time challenges and optimize facility performance.
  • Champion long-term planning by initiating and contributing to strategic engineering studies that shape our evolving 5-year capital investment roadmap.

Skills

Excel
Outlook
Data organization
English communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
Bluebeam

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a Facilities Engineering Co-op Student in Halifax to gain hands-on experience across infrastructure and construction projects. You will work with engineers to improve efficiency, track metrics, and inspect on-site progress while supporting daily operations.

This in-office, full-time co-op offers exposure to a national shipbuilding program and a potential pathway to a permanent role within a growing organization.

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