Structural Engineering Co-op - 2025

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

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.

Our buildings structural team in Vancouver is looking for a 4-month co-op student, based in the Toronto office, for the Fall 2025 term who is looking to get involved primarily in structural engineering design with a secondary focus on development of digital solutions ranging from automation of structural calculations to implementation of AI tools, like agentic LLM workflows. Our team regularly utilizes computational design practices for structural engineering such as Grasshopper, Dynamo, C# and Python.

The structural engineering day-to-day may involve:

• Reviewing architect drawings, creating markups, coordination

• Performing basic structural design calculations (beams, columns, slabs in steel, concrete)

• Develop structural FEA models

• Using rhino/grasshopper for parametric design

The software engineering day-to-day may involve:

• Programming in Python
• Managing the github repositories
• Developing API connections with structural software
• Developing plugins for structural software
• Contributing to our internal python web-based engineering toolbox

In addition, our company promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture that you will be part of including:

• Undertaking a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables
• Actively participating in our Early Careers Professionals Network (regular social events and professional development)
• Supporting our ‘Purpose’ and PRIDE values in everything you do – Our PRIDE values are: Progress · Respect · Integrity · Drive · Excellence. If you share these values we would love to hear from you.
• A transit accessible office in the downtown core.
• Offering opportunities to solve complex problems, discover your potential, and develop relationships within our global networks.

Mott MacDonald has worked on notable local projects which benefit our community such as the Ontario Line project in Toronto, Broadway Subway in Vancouver, and Pearson Airport expansion works. See our website to learn more.

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 this co-op/intern position, you will currently be working towards a bachelor's degree in structural engineering, with a focus on building structures.

We are looking for students with the following characteristics:

• Prior relevant internships, co-ops, or practical work-experience preferred​
• Methodical approach to problem solving​
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently​
• Excellent written and oral communication skills​
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• ​Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP2000 or similar FEA program and experience using Grasshopper, Python, C# preferred​
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of professionals who are deeply committed to exceeding client expectations

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

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.

We seek 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.

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.