Co-Op Internship: Spring 2026

About The Role:   Our growing team is seeking a co-op student to join us for a 4-12-month internship term starting in May 2026. You will have a chance to work with our passionate and innovative talented team on a range of commercial, residential, and institutional projects, as well as many unique and architecturally expressive buildings. Here at Aspect, you'll join a unique informal culture that values diversity, drive, accountability, quality, and collaboration - These aren't just buzzwords, they're part of everything we do   What You'll Be Doing:   ●      Support engineers with design work ●      Gain experience in the office or on project sites ●      Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally ●      Have an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to contribute to the team's success ●      Participate in local social staff activities, lunch and learns, and engineering workshops with the Aspect team   Our ideal candidate:   ●      A 3rd year or higher engineering student, currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program from an accredited university or college. ●      Has completed engineering courses in structural analysis concrete design, steel design, and timber design ●      Has a sound understanding of both engineering and design fundamentals ●      Enthusiastic and ambitious ●      Has excellent communication skills (both written and oral) ●      Has strong attention to detail and organizational skills ●      Is a quick learner that enjoys a challenge  ●      Is a team player who wants to contribute to a fun and collaborative work environment ●      Previous work or co-op experience in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry
What you can expect from us: ●      Knowledge transfer and mentorship from our talented engineers and designers ●      The opportunity to gain experience in a variety of technical areas ●      The opportunity to provide support on innovative, inspiring, and iconic projects that not only make an impact on local communities, but worldwide. ●      A healthy and fun workplace culture that encourages our team to thrive both inside and outside of the office. ●      Virtual and in-person team building events ●      The ability to truly see the impact of your project support work ●      Fair compensation 
A BIT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ASPECT:
ASPECT Structural Engineers is a globally acclaimed, full-service structural engineering firm and mass timber consultancy that made it to "Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers" list in 2024 and 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
Founded in 2016, we are now a cohesive team of more than 65 engineers, technicians, and support staff. Through thoughtful yet pragmatic design practices and rigorous training, the engineers at ASPECT understand not only their role in contributing to a project but also how to support the roles of others. Many members of the ASPECT team started their careers in other disciplines, pulling from their experience working with carpenters, contractors, suppliers, or architects to contribute to a wider understanding of the value that structural engineers can bring to a project. Our team-based approach focuses on better design, improved constructability, and unwavering accountability.
From the beginning, ASPECT has been driven by the importance of true sustainability, underscoring our commitment to understanding and educating others on the benefits of mass timber. Beyond producing award-winning structural engineering work for everything from office buildings to bridges to custom homes, we also dedicate a substantial amount of time to working with other industry leaders – including suppliers, architects, and clients – to work through new ways to design and build for the future using mass timber. Our diverse team is active in markets around the world, with dedicated offices in Canada (Vancouver and Toronto) and Switzerland (Bern).
For more information about Aspect, please visit our website:   This position is fully office-based.   Diversity is one of our core values and we believe having a team with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is what makes us thrive. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status.

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