Co-op Student - Vancouver, Canada - Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Mott MacDonald is a wholly independent, employee-owned global management, multi-discipline engineering and development consultancy servicing the public and private sectors around the world with over 16,000 staff working out of 180 principal offices, delivering projects in 150 countries.

We have earned a reputation for technical excellence on some of the world's most prominent and challenging projects in areas such as highways and bridges; rail and transit; tunnels and pipeline services.

Mott MacDonald is positioned for continued expansion, profitability, and career opportunities across North America and around the world, and we are excited to announce a new direction for our operations in Canada.

As part of our growing business in Canada, we are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and who will contribute to a growing and successful business by being team players.

You will join a team of seasoned professionals who are looking to develop Mott MacDonald's presence in Canada and beyond.

We are looking for adaptable, self-motivated students who are excellent working both individually, as well as in a team to join us.

We need you to be able to build and maintain strong relationships with both your colleagues and external clients through excellent verbal and written communication.

A strong attention to detail is essential, as well as having a methodical approach to problem solving.

We will expect you to draw on your university and employment experiences to manage your time effectively and to meet deadlines.

This is a minimum 3-month co-op position based out of our Vancouver, BC office. This position will be for the fall co-op season starting in September.

As a co-op student, your responsibilities may include:

An introduction to conceptual, preliminary and detailed design An introduction to site inspection, investigations and monitoring
Support designers and engineers in research, design, calculation, and preparation of technical reports, specifications and studies
Preparing conceptual and detailed AutoCAD and Civil3D design drawings for rail & transit or civil engineering design
Technical writing and communications
Project support and administration

We want you to have a desire to make a difference in the world, sharing the values we believe in.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

In 2020, Mott MacDonald became the first company in our sector to be certified Carbon Neutral, globally.

To be considered for this co-op position, you will currently be working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in Structural engineering, focusing on design of buildings.

You should be able to demonstrate your interest in your chosen sector through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules or previous work experience.

You'll also have:

A methodical approach to problem solving
Prior relevant internships, coops or practical workexperience preferred
An ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members
Excellent written communication and attention to detail and ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and write accurate reports
Knowledge of Grasshopper or other visual programming tools is an asset
Working experience in structural design of reinforced concrete is an asset
Knowledge of coding in C# or Python is an asset (specifically building Grasshopper custom components)

Job Profile

Opening opportunities with connected thinking.

Together with our clients, Mott MacDonald is solving some of the world's most intricate challenges.

We search out the connections others fail to make; we unlock creativity and deliver better outcomes for the lives we touch every day.

Mott MacDonald is a wholly independent, employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy servicing public and private sectors around the world with over 16,000 staff working out of 180 principal offices and delivering projects in 150 countries.

Every day we build upon our reputation for technical excellence by taking on some of the world's most prominent and challenging projects, particularly in areas such as highways and bridges, rail and transit systems, tunnels, and pipeline services.

We are positioned for healthy growth, profitability, and career opportunities across North America and around the world.

As part of our growing business, we want to hear from you:
the enthusiastic, collaborative, and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and pitching in to grow a successful business. Join our team of seasoned professionals who are finding opportunities through connected thinking to develop our Mott Ma