Engineering Co-op Student: Community Infrastructure & Development (Hybrid)

Engineering Co-op Student: Community Infrastructure & Development (Hybrid) Job Description Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

We are looking for a positive and motivated

Engineering Co-Op Student

to join our Community Infrastructure and Development team in Victoria, BC for a

4-month term , beginning

September 2026 . As an ideal candidate, you have a passion for delivering the right solution to serve each client’s unique needs. You take pride in your work and build trust by following through on your commitments to your clients, partners, and colleagues. You need to have a say in what the world looks like, create sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions, and contribute towards healthy economies while making a lasting positive impact on society. In addition, you want to be part of a company culture that focuses on effectively growing and applying your marvellous talents.

The Company

We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating

INNOVATIVE

solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.

In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for

EXCELLENCE . Here, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.

What You’ll Do

Construction services including field reviews and contract administration as required

Maintain sewer and drain condition assessment spreadsheeting

Preparation of linear infrastructure design drawings and tender documents

Organizing, managing, and monitoring the performance of project sites, equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering

Assist with design tasks including calculations, technical report writing, and cost estimates

Assist in the preparation of technical databases and computer-based models

Data collection, analysis, and management

Other Tasks as needed

What You’ll Bring

A positive and motivated personality!

Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering program or similar.

You know your way around the MS Office suite of products and are keen to grow your skills in new areas

You are passionate about building a career in water/municipal infrastructure and related fields.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment.

A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role.

What Would be An Asset

Experience with hydraulic models such as EPANET, WaterCAD, EPA SWMM and/or PCSWMM.

Experience with AutoCAD and ArcGIS would be an asset.

You’ve got a clean Driver’s Abstract, are willing to travel

Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain .

What We Offer

A hybrid-remote work environment

Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities

Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team

And more

Wage

KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded, traditional & occupied territories, and as guests of the First Nations and the Métis Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.

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