Structural Design Coop Student

co-elevate; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

co-elevate is seeking a Structural Design Co-op for senior civil/structural engineering students to gain hands-on experience on real-world projects. The position offers flexibility, collaboration, and opportunities for learning while being part of a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in structural design and a passion for contributing meaningfully to projects.

Benefits

Monthly social activities

Flexible term duration (4, 8, or 12 months)

Paid co-op position

Parking included

Optional half-day Fridays

Qualifications

• Completion of courses in structural analysis, steel, concrete, etc.
• Prior co-op or hands-on experience in structural design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, designs, models, and calculations with guidance from a Structural Engineer.
• Attend scrum meetings and help prepare engineering documents.
• Participate in team events and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Eager to learn

Technical aptitude

Mechanical curiosity

Education

Senior student in civil/structural engineering

Completed structural-specific courses

Job description

Are you a senior structural engineering student ready to apply what you’ve learned to real-world projects?

Join us at co-elevate as a Structural Design Co-op, where you'll be part of a small, tight-knit Scrum team working on real projects from day one. Whether it's designing buildings, industrial facilities, or retrofitting heritage structures, you'll gain hands-on experience and exposure to the full design process.

Why co-elevate?

We're reimagining what engineering consultancy can be- highly technical, deeply human, and built for the long game. We prioritize work-life harmony, shared ownership of ideas, and a culture where people grow together. If you're nearing the end of your degree, have a solid foundation in structural design, and are looking for a term where you’ll truly apply your skills and grow, we’d love to hear from you.

A day in the life of a structural design student at co-elevate:

• Attend a stand-up meeting with your scrum team to discuss yesterday's challenges and plan for the day's tasks
• Prepare plans, designs, models, and calculations with guidance from a Structural Engineer
• Provide results of calculation and/or markups to reviewing engineer to form submissions to drafting staff
• A daily break for a game of Wii or Lego time, or a puzzle (the current office activity of choice)
• Join team events like potlucks, lunch & learns, or book club
• Help prepare engineering documents and coordinate with the project team
• Other duties as assigned/required - no coffee runs here
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Senior student (typically 3B, 4A, 4B, or MEng) in civil/structural engineering
• Completion of structural-specific courses (e.g., structural analysis, steel, concrete, etc.)
• Prior co-op or hands-on experience in structural design preferred
• Strong technical aptitude and mechanical curiosity
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
• Eager to learn and ready to contribute to real project work
  
  

This is a paid co-op/internship position with a salary of $25-$29/hour, based on experience. The length of the term is flexible for the right person—we welcome applications for 4, 8, or 12-month placements.

We know your time is valuable, and we want you to get the most out of your term with us- not just billable hours. We make space in the day for learning, collaboration, and team connection. You'll also have the freedom to actually log off at a reasonable hour (and yes, optional half-day Fridays are a thing). Parking is included, and you'll be part of our monthly social activities too.