Project Engineering Co-Op (Canada to USA)

Barnard; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineering Co-Op student for an exciting opportunity in heavy civil construction. This role involves coordinating various work fronts, collaborating with a dynamic engineering team, and contributing to complex projects across North America. Ideal candidates will be full-time undergraduate students in engineering disciplines, ready to embrace challenging tasks and demanding environments. The position promises not only valuable hands-on experience but also the chance to work on significant projects that shape the infrastructure landscape. Join a company that values excellence, safety, and innovation in every endeavor.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plans

Generous Health Plan

Annual Bonuses

Challenging Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student in an accredited university.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple work fronts and processes within the engineering team.
• Participate in monthly forecasting and prepare pay estimates.
• Manage subcontractor and material contracts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Work Ethic

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering

Job description

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is a heavy civil construction company based in Bozeman, Montana, with projects underway across North America. We are ranked by Engineering News-Record, (a leading construction industry periodical), as one of the USA’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects.

Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel. People who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for safety and excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find, and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company.

Position Overview

This is a student development opportunity. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating multiple work fronts, coordinating processes, and contributing to a team of cross functional employees within their area. As part of the engineering team for the project, the Project Engineering Co-Op student will participate in team meetings, work collaboratively to achieve the strategic objectives of the project, and assist with any project requirements when needed.

This position is based in the United States of America. Incumbents will be required to work on-site from an assigned project location within the United States of America. Locations include but are not limited to: California, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Arizona, North Dakota, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas. Candidates must be willing and able to relocate to the local area of their assigned project.

Start Date: September 2025

Responsibilities

1. High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs.
2. Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and costs accruals.
3. Accumulate all necessary data and prepare monthly pay estimates.
4. Process and estimate change orders and Requests for Information as directed by Project Manager.
5. Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals.
6. Maintain a complete and current record of submittals, approvals, and resubmittals, including a file of letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction.
7. Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and in compliance with Contract documents.
8. Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
9. Assist in developing and updating project schedule.
10. Work closely with field construction personnel (Superintendents, Foremen and Crews).

Qualifications

1. Must be willing to travel and relocate to locations in the United States of America. Travel and relocation are requirements of this position.
2. Must be a Canadian citizen enrolled in an accredited university for Visa purposes.
3. Minimum Co-Op term of eight (8) months required.
4. Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Environmental preferred).
5. Strong organizational and time management skills.
6. Thorough attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
7. Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
8. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
9. Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.