Engineering Co-op Student

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon has openings within the Foundations division for Engineering Co-op students. These positions will provide the opportunity to take an active involvement in exciting heavy civil projects and provide opportunities for learning and development. This is a site-based position and will include exposure to the day-to-day management of project construction, resource allocation, scheduling and cost control. In this assignment, the student intern will have the following duties: What You'll Do Here:

• Conduct site audits and analysis, provide daily/weekly/monthly reports to the project staff and key stakeholders.
• Assist Field Engineers and Superintendents with day-to-day tasks.
• Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency.
• Perform quantity take-off from construction drawings as required.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to review the quality of completed work.
• Liaise with and inform the project staff or any other Aecon delegate on the project schedule.
• Monitor progress and assist in the provision of job cost reports to management on active projects.
• Provide data and input for month-end reconciliation.
• Maintain files and correspondence on active and completed projects.
• Provide technical support to field staff, craft and subcontractors.
• Assist in the preparation, review, maintenance and approval of Engineering drawings and related documents.
• Gather field information and assist in the preparation of project bill of materials.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed construction and design estimates.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal departments.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.
• Be self-motivated and work well with minimum or no direct supervision.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Currently enrolled in a university or technical college diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Beginner knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• A strong work ethic, highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedules (day and night shifts) when required to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to relocate or travel for the position.