Mechanical/Electrical Co-op Student (8 months) January 2026 Start

Callidus Engineering; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional engineering firm in Kitchener is seeking a Co-op student for an 8-month work term starting January 2026. The role involves working on real projects, drafting in AutoCAD, and collaborating with experienced professionals. Applicants should be registered in a related post-secondary program. The work environment promotes growth and teamwork, ideal for developing skills in engineering design.

Benefits

Work on real projects

Gain experience from seasoned engineers

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• You should be proactive and able to handle multiple tasks, especially under pressure.
• Strong desire to work within a team and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Setting up drawings for mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Drafting mechanical and electrical systems in CAD.
• Performing load calculations for mechanical/electrical sizing.
• Designing lighting and power layouts.
• Coordinating with other disciplines.

Skills

Effective communicator

Pro-active approach

Ability to multi-task

Team-oriented

Education

Currently registered in a related program with a post-secondary institution

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Callidus Engineering is a building services professional engineering firm providing mechanical and electrical design for commercial, residential and industrial customers throughout Canada. Our wide variety of clients includes architects, building owners, property managers, government agencies and contractors. Project size varies from $50,000 to $30,000,000 in construction value leading to a fast paced and dynamic office. Offices are located in London, ON, Kingston, ON and Kitchener, ON. Callidus is known for its positive and encouraging work environment; a company where employees enjoy coming to work, where everyone participates in the success of the firm and are rewarded accordingly. We encourage open and honest communication, development of technical skills and growth as individuals. The company provides flexible working hours and a good benefits package.

Position

Position Available: Co-op for 8 month work term

Position Location: London, ON or Kitchener, ON (In office only - no remote/hybrid options available)

Responsibilities

• Setting up drawings for the mechanical and electrical disciplines from architectural drawings
• Drafting mechanical and electrical systems and details in CAD
• Load calculations to size mechanical equipment or electrical services
• Sizing ductwork, plumbing piping, exhaust fans, etc.
• Designing lighting, power, and systems layouts, etc.
• Coordinating with other disciplines
• Digitizing documentation at the complete of the project

Required Experience

• Currently registered in a related program with a post-secondary institution

Benefits

• Work on real projects; for real clients.
• Develop your skills in drafting (AutoCAD).
• Office located on Bus route.
• Gain experience from designers and engineers with decades of combined work experience.

Qualifications

• Pro-active approach to the work, always looking to go to the next step
• Ability to multi-task and be organized, especially under the stress of deadlines
• Effective communicator
• Strong desire to work within a team and develop the skills of the team

Nice To Have

• Construction related job experience
• AutoCAD experience
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code
• Courses in heat transfer, fluids or power systems

Starts in January 2026

All resumes must be submitted to Callidus Engineering by October 31, 2025

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.