Structural Engineering Co-op Student

Harbourside Engineering Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbourside Engineering Consultants (HEC) invites an enrolled Civil Engineering student to join our team in early 2027 for an 8–16 month placement. You will work under senior staff on structural design for bridges, marine structures, and related projects, gaining experience from concept through construction.

Expected to apply knowledge of steel, concrete and timber design, with exposure to design codes, shop drawings, and construction coordination.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily design activities for bridge, marine, and construction projects under senior staff.
• Assist design from concept through implementation.
• Exposure to steel, concrete, and timber design.
• Contribute to shop drawing reviews and construction-related issues.

Skills

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (enrol)

Strong communication

Self-motivation & time management

S-Frame

Excel

Construction/engineering exposure

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (enrol)

Tools

S-Frame

Excel

Job description

Company: Harbourside Engineering Consultants (HEC)

Duration: Start January 2027 (we are accepting 8, 12 and 16 month placements)

About the Company

Harbourside Engineering Consultants (HEC) is an award-winning consulting engineering firm with offices in Dartmouth, NS; Charlottetown, PE; St. John's, NL; and Stoney Creek, ON. Established in 2008, HEC has grown into one of the largest independently owned structural engineering consulting firms in Atlantic Canada.

HEC specializes in the design, project management, and construction implementation of heavy civil infrastructure, with a focus on:

• Bridges
• Marine structures

Duties

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the day to day design activities at HEC. Under the direction of senior design staff, they will aid in the structural design of bridge, marine and construction engineering projects. With proper direction, they will be involved in all aspects of projects ranging from initial concept straight through to implementation. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in the design of steel, concrete and timber structures; as well as cutting edge structural analysis and all pertinent design codes. The position will also involve day to day exposure to construction industry practices such as shop drawing reviews, design alternates and other related construction issues.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering program.
• The successful candidate shall have a strong desire to expand their knowledge in structural analysis and design.
• They must be highly self-motivated and capable of completing tasks on schedule with limited supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are desired.
• Working knowledge of S-Frame and Excel are considered a valuable asset.
• Previous experience in any construction or engineering related environment would be beneficial.

Work Term Outcomes

• Gain practical structural design skills that will be applied to future course work and employment.
• Opportunity to work with design teams on leading edge projects, helping to improve the infrastructure system both within Nova Scotia and nationally.
• Exposure to cutting edge structural analysis software and techniques.
• Experience in the high pace, high pressure construction industry.