Transit Engineering Student - Vancouver

Hatch Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Informal mentorship

Lunch & learns

Student Showcase

Safety Observations

Charitable and social activities

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Vancouver is seeking a Transit Engineering Student for a co-op internship starting January 2027.

You will join a design team and support conceptual, preliminary and detailed design for rail and transit projects, including site inspections and design calculations. Based in our Vancouver office, you will collaborate with engineers and designers globally, apply your Civil Engineering coursework daily, and gain practical mentorship while contributing to safe, innovative transit

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Civil with related coursework.
• Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation and Civil3D.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to design teams.

Responsibilities

• Be working as part of a design team, assisting with conceptual, preliminary and detailed design; site inspection; design calculations, report writing.
• Coordination with engineers, designers and related disciplines as required to assist with project deliverables.
• Preparing design submissions and other technical documents.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil3D

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch is seeking a Transit Engineering Student with interest in Rail and Transit for an internship starting January 2027. Reporting to Transit Projects you will support offices globally working from our Vancouver, B.C. office location.

What a Co-op at Hatch Will Offer You:

Be given opportunities to contribute to complex Transit (e.g. SkyTrain and Light Rail) projects in meaningful ways including track alignment design and trackwork design

Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites

Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally

Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis

Benefit from informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry

Participate in lunch and learns, Student Showcase, Safety Observations, and more to develop your skills

Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

We're entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

As the successful candidate, you will:

Be working as part of a design team, assisting with conceptual, preliminary and detailed design; site inspection; design calculations, report writing.

Coordination with engineers, designers and related disciplines as required to assist with project deliverables.

Preparing design submissions and other technical documents.

You bring to the role:

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's degree in Civil. Relevant courses involve: Civil, Transportation, Structural, Geotechnics, Utilities and Project Management.

Experience in the use of AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or Civil3D.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Problem solving skills and analytical.

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects

Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges

Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.

Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges

Highly motivated, with a positive attitude and an ability to understand innovation

Adapts and embraces change

Compensation:

Range: $26.00 - $33.00

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Note:

Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.