Mechanical Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Projects & Growth

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

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).