Structural Engineering Co-op - 2025

Mott MacDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Engineering Co-op Student for Fall 2025 in Toronto. This exciting opportunity involves engaging in structural design and developing innovative digital solutions, including automation and AI tools. As part of a collaborative team, you will enhance your skills in programming and design while contributing to meaningful projects. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this role offers a supportive environment to grow your career and tackle complex challenges. Join us to make a difference and shape your future in engineering!

Benefits

Transit Accessible Office

Early Careers Professionals Network

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in structural engineering.
• Prior relevant internships or co-ops preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic structural design calculations for beams, columns, and slabs.
• Use Rhino/Grasshopper for parametric design and programming.

Skills

Structural Design Calculations

Python

C#

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Grasshopper

Rhino

SAP2000

GitHub

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Structural Engineering Co-op Student (Fall 2025)

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management, and development consultancy, is seeking a 4-month co-op student based in the Toronto office for the Fall 2025 term. Join our buildings structural team in Vancouver as we develop our presence in Canada and beyond.

The role involves primarily structural engineering design, with a secondary focus on developing digital solutions such as automation of structural calculations and AI tool implementation, utilizing computational design practices like Grasshopper, Dynamo, C#, and Python.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic structural design calculations (beams, columns, slabs in steel, concrete)
• Use Rhino/Grasshopper for parametric design
• Program in Python
• Manage GitHub repositories
• Develop API connections and plugins for structural software
• Contribute to our internal Python-based engineering toolbox

Company Culture & Values:

• Adopt a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables
• Participate in our Early Careers Professionals Network
• Support our ‘Purpose’ and PRIDE values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, focusing on building structures
• Prior relevant internships or co-ops preferred
• Methodical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP2000, Grasshopper, Python, C# preferred

Additional Information:

• Transit accessible office in downtown Toronto
• Opportunities to solve complex problems, discover potential, and build global networks
• We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they don’t meet every listed requirement

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. If accommodations are needed, please notify us. Join us to make a difference and shape your career with Mott MacDonald!