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Job Location drjobs

Surrey - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 26 - 28

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are looking to add a capable and enthusiastic coop student from a civil or environmental engineering degree program to our team for a 4 or 8month work term in our Surrey office starting September 2025!

At Urban Systems we strive to create opportunities that apply your knowledge and skills to challenging multifaceted and rewarding projects both in the office and in the field. Our goal for you is to come away with enhanced skills a feeling of success and longlasting connections that will serve you well in your future as a professional engineer.

Our commitment to creating an impact runs deep. We care about each other about the work we do and about the clients and communities we work with. Our people and teams embrace a growth mindset to build a culture where everyone can grow and develop over time. This is a place where you can build meaningful relationships and explore your potential. Join us for a work term where you will hone your engineering knowledge and increase your understanding of industry best practices in a practical and supportive setting.

About the Opportunity

Working alongside seasoned engineers and recent graduates alike you will be primarily engaged in projects related to general civil engineering ranging from infrastructure and utility design water resources traffic engineering and transportation planning. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and communities such as municipal government provincial government Indigenous communities and land development clients. Our goal is for you to come away with an enhanced skill set and reallife experience in a consulting practice that will serve you well in your career as an engineer.

Do you see yourself excited to

  • Hone your civil engineering skills and develop an understanding of best practices in a practical realworld setting.
  • Apply theory and provide workable solutions related to the implementation of engineering work regarding general community engineering including roads water sanitary and drainage infrastructure design and planning.
  • Build your skills in traffic modelling and analysis to help shape municipal transportation plans and longrange planning studies
  • Assist project managers with cost estimating quantity take offs contract preparation and administration design drawings project coordination construction management community funding applications and report preparation for civil infrastructure related to community and professionally communicate with contractors coworkers clients other consultants and the public.

This list is not exhaustive and may fluctuate based on capacity and interest.

About You

We are looking for a student currently enrolled in a civil environmental or integrated engineering (with an emphasis in civil engineering) program who is in either their 3rd or 4th year of study. Related experience is beneficial but is not required.

The core skills that will help you succeed here include:

  • Motivated You are excited to broaden your expertise and understanding by gaining experience in the following areas: stormwater infrastructure water resources river engineering transportation planning traffic modelling and analysis road design and civil infrastructure.
  • Curious You are eager to learn more ask questions and listen deeply. You know being present and listening to people to understand their needs and experiences is integral to being in service of others.
  • DetailOriented You pay high attention to detail and quality control and verify the accuracy of your work at all stages of a project.
  • Relationship Focused You aim to build relationships develop a sense of community and work with diverse groups to tackle complex challenges faced by communities.
  • Communication You are a skilled communicator. You can take the complicated and make it easy to understand using research and data to deepen understanding and tell a compelling story.
  • Problem Solving You enjoy applying theory and conducting research to provide workable solutions related to the implementation of engineering work.

About Us

At Urban Systems vibrant communities are everything including our own work community. Since 1975 we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day our purposedriven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients including Indigenous communities all levels of government commercial and residential land developers and the natural resource sector.

Our Commitment to You

At Urban Systems we make significant investments in our people which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in Urban Systems over the long term. Weve become recognized as a workplace of choice by nurturing a unique corporate culture that sets us apart and provides:

  • Meaningful Rewards and Recognition The position will have an hourly range of $26.00 $28.00 an hour. The amount offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
  • Relocation Assistance We recognize that moving to a new location for a short period of time can be difficult. To offset the cost of moving expenses if applicable we may provide relocation assistance to support your temporary transition to join our team.
  • Engaging Work Environment Be part of a fun engaging workplace where hard work accomplishes great things.
  • Work with Motivated Teams The opportunity to work with industryleading professionals in a collaborative environment to help you gain the most out of your term.
  • Learn and Grow You can look forward to ongoing career development and learning through challenging and interesting project opportunities.
  • Perks and Benefits Urban Systems provides a variety of benefits for students such as a monthly transit subsidy paid sick leave and wellbeing support.

How to Apply

If this describes your background skills and attributes please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesnt describe you exactly but you feel you are wellsuited to this opportunity we still encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications: Friday May 16 2025 at 9:00 am PDT

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