Winter 2026 Co-op The University of Waterloo

The Team and Job Summary

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. Were 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

• Investigate mechanical systems failures and incidents and review the design operation and maintenance of the mechanical systems to identify system requirements
• 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.
• Manage multiple project assignments and execute them on time and within budget.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of mechanical engineering degree program
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude to interpret engineering design drawings and specifications.  
• 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

• Technical report writing skills in relation to engineering analysis feasibility and optioning for design installation inspection repair and maintenance of Electro-Mechanical devices used in commercial or industrial facilities.
• Developing curiosity about the inspection and loss assessment of mechanical components including but not limited to Steam & Water Boilers & Heat Exchanger Systems Air- & Water-Cooled Chillers/Cooling Towers Pressure Vessels Piping & Insulation Systems and Refrigeration Systems & Equipment as well as industrial machinery and equipment used in manufacturing facilities and construction and transportation  
• 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

Additional Information :

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 teams needs by allowing employees to work remotely when needed

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $25- $28 CAD per hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility 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.

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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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern