Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student

WSP USA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a 2nd to 4th year Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology Co-op Student to join their team starting May 2026. The candidate will assist with projects by reviewing mechanical designs, preparing reports, and providing technical advice. Applicants should have strong academic records and a desire to work towards P.Eng designation. This role offers flexible work options and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and eligibility for co-op program.
• Desire to pursue P.Eng or equivalent designation.
• Ability to identify project issues and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical Engineering Team with projects.
• Review mechanical designs and drawings, collect field data.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
• Assist in providing technical advice to clients and project teams.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

2nd to 4th year engineering or technology program student

Job description

The Opportunity

WSP is currently searching for a 2nd to 4th year Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology Co‑op Student to join us starting May 2026. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and be eligible to participate in an accredited co‑op program.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here

• Supporting our Mechanical Engineering Team, we are looking for a self‑motivated team member to help assist with projects

• Assist with project related duties, this may include review of mechanical designs and drawings field data collection, analysis, design, co‑ordination of resources within the department

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, sketches, technical reports and papers

• Assist in providing technical advice to clients and project teams (consultants and contractors)

• Manage multiple priorities

• Make contributions to company knowledge management and practice systems

• Learn and excel through daily project work

• Other duties as assigned/required.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• 2nd to 4th year engineering or technology program student eligible to participate in the mechanical engineering co‑op program

• Excellent academic record

• Desire to work toward P.Eng or equivalent designation

• Ability to quickly identify and understand project issues and opportunities

• A team player who thrives on working with other successful, energetic people

• Excellent communicator, with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Good initiative, attention to detail