Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus

Medical, dental & prescription cover

Short & long-term disability

Retirement plans

Life Insurance options

Paid vacation & holidays

Apprenticeship & career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op student to support the engineering team in delivering finished projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and hands-on involvement in design, documentation, and equipment layout. You'll gain exposure to equipment selection, mechanical design details, and CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD; MS Word/Excel/Project).

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Degree program from a recognized university
• Exposure to equipment selection and specification methods
• Knowledge of auxiliary mechanical systems used in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Understand mechanical design details and experience interpreting basic multi-disciplinary, plan and profile drawings
• Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD; MS Word, Excel and Project

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to provide project stakeholders and sponsors with finished projects in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with colleagues; collect and coordinate useful information
• Participate in discussions with Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Lead department meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Collaborate to prepare engineering design, specification and/or recommendations in: OEM pipe forming and finishing equipment, equipment selection and specification, mechanical design details, safety improvement projects and/or product quality improvement initiatives
• Create and maintain project documentation (request for quote, scope of work, task breakdown structures, project scheduling, budget estimating, etc.)
• Develop detailed mechanical and equipment layout drawings
• Conduct equipment evaluations with the support of senior staff
• Participate in facility evaluations and assist in technical report writing
• Complete design and specification drawings with support from the engineering team
• Assist in the design routine mechanical details and write technical specifications
• Lead by example by actively embodying Interpro Pipe & Steel’s culture and values

Job description

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Interpro Pipe & Steel has an opening for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op student in Red Deer, Alberta. Interpro provides an excellent learning environment for engineering students.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to provide project stakeholders and sponsors with finished projects in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with colleagues; this includes collecting and coordinating useful information
• Participate in discussions with Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Lead department meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Collaborate to prepare engineering design, specification and/or recommendations in: OEM pipe forming and finishing equipment, equipment selection and specification, mechanical design details, safety improvement projects and/or product quality improvement initiatives
• Create and maintain project documentation (request for quote, scope of work, task breakdown structures, project scheduling, budget estimating, etc.)
• Develop detailed mechanical and equipment layout drawings
• Conduct equipment evaluations with the support of senior staff
• Participate in facility evaluations and assist in technical report writing
• Complete design and specification drawings with support from the engineering team
• Assist in the design routine mechanical details and write technical specifications
• Lead by example by actively embodying Interpro Pipe & Steel’s culture and values

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Degree program from a recognized university
• Exposure to equipment selection and specification methods
• Knowledge of auxiliary mechanical systems used in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Understand mechanical design details and experience interpreting basic multi-disciplinary, plan and profile drawings
• Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk products, Ex. Inventor and productivity software such as MS Word, Excel and Project; AutoCAD an asset
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal initiative and ownership of results, desire to work on a high performing team in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization exhibiting a high degree of professionalism
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and succinctly
• Effective organizational and time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet established deadlines
• Flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; desire to learn new skills and expand competencies

Our Total Compensation Package Includes Amazing Benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long-term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada.

We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure.

From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy.

Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business.

Strength in steel, strength in people.