Entry level mechanical engineering Jobs in Trail, BC

Role Overview

Duration: 8 months
Start Date: September 2026

For this exciting position, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineering student who is interested to get hands-on experience at our operations at Trail. If you have experience working within an industrial environment, this is a great position for you!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s leading mining companies and join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Project Management: opportunity to assist in coordination of maintenance projects in a processing plant,; responsible for organizing, scheduling and monitoring the status of maintenance projects
• Monitor project budgets and identify inefficiencies and offer cost effective solutions
• Collaborate with engineering team to produce detailed designs for mechanical projects on site such as upgrades to equipment building facilities
• Coordinate the plan and schedule for maintenance shutdown work
• Supporting operations and work with skilled trades to fix equipment failure and develop repair scopes of work
• Build and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business

Qualifications

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Comfortable working in a multi-faceted industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and a solid understanding of AutoCAD and SolidWorks would be advantageous

Minimum Qualifications: Must currently be enrolled in a recognized and accredited Canadian post-secondary institution throughout the duration of the co-op term. You must be returning to a post-secondary institution after the co-op term is completed. If you are not currently located in the area of this co-op position, you must be willing to either commute or relocate to the surrounding area for the entire duration of the co-op term. All students will be required to complete pre-employment drug testing prior to commencing work. Proof of a valid work permit will be required, if applicable.