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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a highly motivated and talented Co-op Student to join our team! In this role you will get to learn about the work of bridge engineers.

Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design and delivery of bridge infrastructure across the world for more than 75 years. Safety, quality, innovation, ethics and sustainability are in the core of our values. Being the laureate of numerous bridge engineering awards, Parsons constantly distinguishes itself by innovation and excellence.

Parsons continues its expansion in Western Canada while preparing for the next major infrastructure challenges. We want to strengthen our teams with candidates who are passionate about engineering. Our Burnaby team is looking for a co-op student to work on temporary basis with our bridge engineers. This is the perfect opportunity for a student to learn and grow with the support of engineering professionals while delivering exciting projects. This person shall have a great learning attitude, fascinated about structural engineering, and a strong desire to work on bridge projects. The intent of this interimship is to build a strong relationship for future employment after graduation.
 

What You'll Be Doing:

Assisting engineers with technical tasks, troubleshooting, and problem-solving

Working with cross-functional teams, including other engineers, designers, and stakeholders, to achieve project goals

Preparing technical documentation, reports, and manuals

Assisting with project support tasks, including scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met

Conducting research to support engineering projects and staying updated on industry trends and technologies

Participating in quality assurance processes, including inspections and audits

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Incumbent must be enrolled in an Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university have completed typically 1+ year of studies in a major Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)

0+ years Typical Experience

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Requirements include PC literacy

Literate in PC software, a working knowledge of CAD, and other computer software used to complete design assignments.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $22.69 - $42.21

 

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

 

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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