Engineering/Construction Summer Student

Summer 2026 Co-op Opportunity in Engineering, Construction, and Project Management

Take your classroom knowledge into the field and see the concepts you're learning in real-world applications We're offering a unique opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing careers in engineering, construction, and project management. This is your chance to gain firsthand experience and witness how engineering is more than just drawings - it's about real-world problem-solving, hands-on work, and bringing projects to life.

While we welcome applications from all specializations, most positions are best suited for students in Civil or Mechanical Engineering focused programs or Construction Management.

Position Details:

• Term: Summer co-op term (4-6 months depending on your program) from beginning of May to end of August/October. Anyone interested in being considered for a longer term please include the length in your cover letter.
• Preference: If you have a preferred company or field, please include it in your cover letter when applying.

This is your opportunity to see the concepts you've learned in school come to life in the field. You'll get to work alongside professionals in areas such as:

• Materials Testing and Quality Assurance/Quality Control: See how testing and quality control are crucial in ensuring construction materials meet standards.
• Mix Designs (Concrete/Asphalt): Understand how engineering concepts shape the composition of materials used in infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Design: Learn how theories from the classroom are applied to the real-world design of roads, infrastructure, foundations, and underground utilities.
• Structural Works: Explore the design and construction processes for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Project Management & Estimating: Get a hands-on look at how projects are planned, budgeted, and managed from start to finish.
• General Labor: Gain a deeper understanding of the fieldwork that supports engineering designs and how the hands-on work integrates with technical planning.

This isn't just about learning theory - it's about experiencing engineering beyond the drawing board. Experienced P.Eng. and CET staff will provide direct supervision/oversight, and students are encouraged to use this opportunity to work toward EIT/CET hours.

Key Skills Sought:

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Adaptability to changing work conditions and workflows
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills - outside the box thinking is encouraged
• Open-mindedness and eagerness to learn on the job
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to get hands-on in a construction environment - you can't be afraid of jumping in and getting your hands dirty
• Self-driven, proactive, and always looking for the next task
• Safety-conscious mindset on construction sites and around heavy equipment
• Comfortable working outdoors in any weather condition
• MUST have a class 5 driver's license to be able to travel to job sites

Employer Profiles: Participating companies are local to Manitoba and offer a range of valuable experiences:

• Terracon Development - An industry leader in Master Planned Business Parks and land development. The project and property management staff look after the design and construction of all infrastructure (roads, underground, water) and superstructure (buildings).
• Ernst Hansch Construction - Has provided general contracting and project management services since 1955. The project managers, site supervisors, and site coordinators oversee a variety of commercial, industrial, and structural construction projects.
• Bituminex Paving - One of Winnipeg's largest road construction companies. Founded in 1987, Bituminex specializes in asphalt production and paving, concrete paving, grading works, site development, underground installation, general contracting, and large-scale design build projects.
• Cambrian Excavators - Specializing in greenfield underground infrastructure projects, they are one of Winnipeg's premier contractors for both commercial and residential developments since 1972.
• Darco Group - A leading infrastructure renewal contractor, specializing in underground and roadway renewal projects. They focus on working with our local aging or damaged infrastructure and the unique challenges it presents when trying to repair or replace it.
• Preset Piling - Has been in the piling and shoring business for over 100 years. They provide geotechnical solutions and structural foundations with concrete, steel, timber, cast-in-place, screw piles, micro piles, and helical piling systems for everything from buildings to bridges and much more.
• City Mix - Provides high quality ready mix concrete products to commercial and residential customers in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. City Mix can customize mix designs to suit the project requirements of all types of structures including bridge decks, deep foundations, and custom cast in place industrial structures.
• Glacial Aggregates - A major provider of aggregate and limestone to the concrete, asphalt, specialty, and general contractor markets of Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Specialized staff provide certified lab testing to ensure stringent material specifications are met, including material property tests, quality control, and quality assurance. www.
• Birds Hill Gravel & Stone - Has provided custom crushing of high-quality stone, gravel, sand, and aggregates to the construction industry for over 50 years. Project staff provide expertise in material production, planning, and advanced extraction techniques with highly specialized equipment.
• CPB Equipment - Provides fleet management services to a group of companies with over 1,500 pieces of heavy and light duty equipment. Repairs and preventative maintenance are managed via 9,500+ annual requests and the team develops a strategic replacement schedule for all assets informed by life-cycle costing and market factors. CPB Equipment is committed to maximizing equipment uptime so the companies continue to lead their respective industries.

This co-op is an ideal opportunity for students to bridge the gap between academic studies and real-world practice. If you're eager to learn, gain hands-on experience, and see how engineering principles are applied in the field, we encourage you to apply today Please submit a cover letter, resume, and academic transcript with your application.

Can't pick just one? No problem. Students are encouraged to spend time at each one of the companies throughout their co-op terms to gain a breadth of industry knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op

Application question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in post-secondary?

Location:

• Winnipeg, MB (preferred)

Work Location: In person