Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Structural Engineering Co-op (Summer 2026)
Assist with design, analysis, and field work on building structural projects as a co‑op.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, engineers design critical infrastructure that powers the digital age—from high‑performance data centers enabling AI to dynamic commercial spaces that support human interaction. The multidisciplinary team blends mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil expertise to deliver energy‑efficient, resilient, and sustainable built environments. • Connect with recent graduates and company leaders through mentoring programs. • Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures under supervision. • Perform design calculations for steel, concrete, mass‑timber, and masonry structures. • Produce sketches and drawings to convey design concepts. • Review and interpret construction documents to support field work. • Participate in site investigations and field reviews. • Prepare on‑site observation reports.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design calculations
- ▸sketches
- ▸document review
- ▸site investigation
- ▸observation reports
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
• Completed at least two years toward an engineering degree with a 3.0+ GPA. • Independent learner capable of quickly acquiring new skills. • Strong team orientation and collaborative mindset. • Keen observational skills with high attention to detail. • Proficiency with CAD tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu. • Experience using structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, RAM). • Knowledge of engineering principles for steel, concrete, and masonry systems. • Prior experience working in an engineering firm. • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program. • Excellent attention to detail. • Strong problem‑solving and communication abilities. • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Requirements
- ▸revit
- ▸autocad
- ▸sap2000
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸problem‑solving
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
At HDR, our employee‑owners create a welcoming environment where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring authentic ideas to work. The company embraces a culture of inclusion both within the firm and in the communities it serves, continuously asking how its actions impact the world. HDR is offering a four‑ or eight‑month co‑op placement in the downtown Toronto office for engineering students eager to learn. The role provides exposure to a wide variety of building structural systems, with opportunities to work on multiple projects at different design and construction stages while receiving mentorship from senior structural engineers and other subject‑matter experts. Throughout the placement, students will be integrated as valued members of the structural team, gaining hands‑on experience, professional guidance, and the chance to contribute to projects that shape the future of the built environment. • Gain real‑world experience on diverse structural projects.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time