Summer 2026 | Civil-Water Engineering Internship

  • Full-time
  • Sector Name: Infrastructure
  • Employee Type: Student

Company Description

Welcome to rewarding experiences you can relate to. 

At CIMA+, you can look forward to opportunities that match your skills, ambitions and passions. You’ll be mentored by engaged professionals and be able to work on innovative projects that help communities become sustainable and more resilient. With us, you’ll reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people.   

If this sounds like the kind of place you would thrive in, then take this opportunity to become part of something unique: a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. 

Job Description

Mission 

Contribute to the design and delivery of sustainable, resilient water infrastructure in the Metro Vancouver region by supporting multidisciplinary civil-water engineering teams through high-quality design work, technical analysis, coordination, and field insight. 

Main Responsibilities 

 

  • Actively participate in the engineering design and preparation of drawings and specifications  

  • Participate in the realization of studies or technical reports  

  • Support in Project & Utilities Coordination  

  • Assist in completing design activities, calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory applications throughout the projects.  

  • Assist Project Managers in project control and project administration throughout the projects.  

  • Using advanced computer software and technologies support in design and engineering drawings production  

  • Solve technical problems requiring research and in-depth analysis  

  • Support compliance with the quality assurance system  

  • Conduct site inspections as required to monitor construction progress  

  • Contribute to proposal preparation and business development initiatives  

  • Develop visual presentations 

Qualifications

Profile 

  • Bachelor's degree student in civil engineering  

  • Mastery of design and calculation tools  

  • Attention to detail and analytical skills  

  • Knowledge of software: MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD (an asset), Civil 3D (an asset)  

  • Excellent ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment  

  • Highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks and proactively report on work progress  

  • Good communication and writing skills.  

The salary for this position ranges from $24.63 to $30.05 per hour, depending on your academic profile, the number of credits earned, and your previous co-op or internship experience. The final offer and salary may be adjusted based on your unique profile." 

Please note that our co-op, internship and student job opportunities are offered to individuals that are presently enrolled in a program at an educational institution. To be admissible for an internship, your work experience must meet the requirements from your study program and must be recognized by your educational institution. If you have completed your studies or will graduate by the start date, we invite you to consult our employment opportunities on our career page. 

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+, and we are looking for people who uphold these principles. We are committed to creating opportunities for all our talents to contribute to the firm’s success, develop and grow, regardless of cultural or other differences. We fully endorse employment equity principles and encourage women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, and individuals with disabilities to apply for any position offered at CIMA+. Adaptation measures are provided upon request to facilitate participation in the recruitment process. 

 

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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