Structural Engineering Co‑op Student (Fall 2026)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis' Ports and Marine group in British Columbia and gain hands‑on experience on real‑world waterfront infrastructure projects. This internship/co‑op opportunity is ideal for a civil engineering student eager to build a career in structural and marine engineering. You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative solutions for terminals, wharves, jetties, marinas, and shoreline protection projects.

Your Role

• Assist with structural calculations for concrete, steel, and timber elements.

• Support the development and review of structural analysis models using approved software.

• Contribute to the preparation of design calculations, technical notes, reports, and specifications.

• Help with quantity take‑offs and basic cost inputs for marine structures.

• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines such as geotechnical and coastal teams.

• Organize project documentation and track design updates throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support site visits or field reviews, where appropriate, to understand how designs are constructed.

About You

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, ideally as a 3rd or 4th year student.

• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and an aptitude for structural design concepts.

• Proficiency in, or exposure to, structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STAAD, S‑Frame, or similar.

• Aptitude for using AutoCAD or a strong willingness to learn new design tools.

• Ability to communicate clearly and to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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