Intern – Mechanical Engineering

The Opportunity:

WSP’s Building SWO M&E Team is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Coop Student to join our team, located at the Hamilton office. Reporting to the M&E Manager, the Mechanical Coop Student will be responsible for some design, drawings with AutoCAD,  and Revit 3D modeling services on various Building projects.

 Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Basic calculation, design, and installation details for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, domestic hot and cold water piping, sanitary and storm piping layout, and Natural gas piping;
• Preparing AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D modeling for mechanical systems;
• Learning building mechanical engineering requirement, exposure to Ontario Building Code (OBC), ASHRAE, ASPE, NFPA, and CSA standards for building and site design;
• Perform tasks individually or as a team member, under direct supervision of engineers and project managers;
• Other duties as assigned/required

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering program;
• Ability to work independently or as a team member to deliver comprehensive design and meet the deadlines;
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit 3D;
• Familiarity with software used for mechanical engineering such as HAP, Tracer, equipment selection, etc.
• Interpersonal skills with team members and other disciplines;
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, detail oriented, organized, hard worker, and team player attitude;
• Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;