Engineering Student
24 hours ago
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The Opportunity
Build Nova Scotia's strategic infrastructure division is hiring an Engineering Student for the 2026 summer term. The Engineering Student is accountable for supporting with assigned projects and tasks related to our divisions engineering and strategic infrastructure objectives.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Supports in achieving the goals of the strategic infrastructure department.
Communicates regularly with project managers and senior management to maintain positive working relationships.
Monitors, tracks and communicates project deliverables and provides reports and inputs to leaders.
Closely reviews assigned work and provides ideas and solutions for ongoing projects.
Gains increased experience and exposure to a diverse range of engineering and infrastructure projects.
Works with a high attention to detail on assigned tasks and reports progress back to key leaders within the department.
Other duties as assigned.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a full-time engineering program at an accredited post-secondary institution and returning to studies in fall 2026.
Candidates should possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, display strong organizational and analytical skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is a significant asset.
We're looking for
Core Skills
Engineering
Students
A little bit about us
Build Nova Scotia
Build Nova Scotia is the Province's Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short, we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotia's diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive, sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy, connected, and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing, and we're doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being, build local pride and momentum, and grow our economy.
Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
Working Conditions:
Normal work week hours are 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
Normal work is generally carried out in an office work setting. Exposure to indoor/outdoor worksites will occur on occasion.
Location of work is in Halifax, NS.
Additional Information:
This opportunity will start approximately first week of May 2026 with an end date in late August 2026.
Rate of pay for students is established based on current academic level.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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