Rail Systems Engineering Intern/Co-Op - 2024

Mott MacDonald is positioned for continued expansion 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, we are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and who will contribute to our purpose.  You will join a team of seasoned professionals who are looking to develop Mott MacDonald’s presence in Canada and beyond.

From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineering consultants, project managers, and specialists who relentlessly focus on excellence and digital innovation and are ready to support you in your career. Alongside the team, you will be assigned to a variety of projects in your chosen area of interest, working to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

With guidance from a professional engineer and our global practice network, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to

• Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs
• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
• Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management
• Supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do
• Analyzing reports, specifications, and studies
• Attending site inspections, investigations, and monitoring
• Undertaking a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables
• Actively participating in project, client and team meetings
• Actively participating in our Early Careers Professionals Network

Candidate Specification

We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion to create sustainable social outcomes for our communities and a desire to strive for excellence. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald!

To be considered for a co-op/intern position, you will currently be working towards a master's degree or a bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or systems engineering, with a focus on systems design (preferably rail and transit systems), from an accredited university.

We Are Looking For Students With The Following Characteristics

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of professionals who are deeply committed to exceeding client expectations
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior relevant internships, co-ops, or practical work-experience preferred
• Methodical approach to problem solving

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 MacDonald global presence.

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

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.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Job Ref

66264BR

Recruiter Contact

Erika Fonseca

Country

Canada

Region/State

Ontario

Discipline

Electrical, Railways, Systems and signals

Sector

Transport

Website Region

North America

Website Sector

Rail and metros, Transportation