Winter 2027 Co-op - The University of Waterloo

J.S. Held LLC; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 36.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work flexibility

Descripción de la vacante

J.S. Held LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op student to join its Forensic Engineering team in the Greater Toronto Area. The role covers equipment loss assessment from desktop reviews to multi-million-dollar claims, delivering support on complex analyses and reports.

This position offers hybrid work in Toronto with hands-on experience across industries. Applicants should be in the 3rd or 4th year and eligible to work in Canada.

Formación

• Enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of electrical engineering.
• Strong communication, written and oral.
• Able to travel to sites and work independently.
• Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct field inspections, loss analysis, testing, and data collection.
• Determine the scope of damage and advise on repairability.
• Analyze invoices, purchase orders, budgets related to damaged equipment.
• Prepare written technical reports detailing scopes, findings and test results.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Travel to sites

Educación

Electrical engineering student

Herramientas

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

Descripción del empleo

Winter 2027 Co-op - The University of Waterloo

• Intern
• Job Location Type: Hybrid
• Department: Forensic Architecture & Engineering

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enables clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking a mechanical engineering Co-op Student to join our Forensic Engineering team in the Greater Toronto Area. This is a unique opportunity for a driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Forensic Engineering and Equipment Consulting team. The ideal person for this role will need to have a strong grasp of Mechanical Engineering while being flexible and a strategic thinker. This candidate will take on a variety of tasks to deliver support on equipment loss assessment matters ranging from desktop reviews to multi-million-dollar, complex technology claims. We’re a thriving and growing organization which offers career growth opportunities to gain extensive knowledge and technical expertise in forensic engineering and equipment consulting to evaluate loss-related and resultant damage to equipment across a variety of industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections, loss analysis, testing, and data collection
• Determine the scope of damage (water, physical, electrical, smoke, etc.) to the components and advise on repairability of damaged equipment.
• Analyze invoices, purchase orders, budgets, schedules submitted in relation to damaged equipment
• Prepare written technical reports detailing project scopes, findings obtained from damage assessment and estimates, causation/failure analysis, and test results

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 3rd, or 4th year of electrical engineering degree program
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in clear language.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Proficiency in using the full suite of Microsoft Office products and strong presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to travel to sites when necessary
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Developing curiosity about the inspection, and loss assessment of electro-mechanical components
• Basic knowledge of using CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and Revit platform to produce 3D models and drawings; and a willingness to learn additional programs to support the design, drawings, and schedules required for equipment loss assessment.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
• Must be able to work at heights to periodically access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors and work in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) with appropriate personal protection.
• Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces.
• Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide a flexible work environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs by allowing employees to work remotely when needed

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $26 - $34 CAD per hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, location, scope of the role, management responsibilities, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by la