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Engineering Co-Op Student

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Dec 16, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Develop and maintain technical installation manuals, assembly instructions, and technical illustrations using SOLIDWORKS. Collaborate with the drafting and R&D teams to ensure documentation aligns with current engineering designs and building standards.

Job details

Durabuilt is looking for an Engineering COOP student to join our R&D and Testing & Development teams for a hands-on, 4-month term starting January 2027. You'll play a key role in shaping how our products get installed in the field - turning CAD models and engineering drawings into clear, professional installation manuals and assembly guides that installers and teams across the company rely on every day. If you're a Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil engineering student with strong SOLIDWORKS skills and an eye for detail, this is a great opportunity to apply your technical knowledge to real products, work directly with our drafting team, and see your work used on active job sites. What You'll Do Develop installation manuals, assembly instructions, and installation guidelines under the direct supervision of our Senior R&D Engineer and Testing & Development Engineer Create exploded views, step-by-step sequences, callouts, and technical illustrations using SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Composer Work closely with our drafting team to source models, drawings, and revisions, keeping documentation aligned with the latest released designs Read and interpret CAD models, assembly drawings, and cross-sections to confirm correct installation sequences and hardware callouts Maintain and update existing manuals as products and standards evolve, tracking revisions per internal procedures Join occasional field visits to active job sites to see the installation process firsthand Review relevant building codes, product standards, and specifications, and reflect them in your documentation What You Bring Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering program, available full-time for a 4-month COOP term starting January 2027 Strong SOLIDWORKS skills - part modelling, assemblies, and drawings are a must Experience with SOLIDWORKS Composer is a strong asset (or a readiness to learn it quickly) Familiarity with AutoCAD and Autodesk Vault is an asset Comfortable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Knowledge of the Alberta Building Code is an asset Strong written and verbal communication skills - you can explain technical steps clearly to installers and colleagues at every level You'll Thrive Here If You Enjoy a fast-paced environment and can perform well under pressure Have sharp attention to detail Can manage tight deadlines Are comfortable with a mix of sitting, standing, and walking WHY JOIN DURABUILT? We are committed to building with purpose: INNOVATIVE – Join a team that continually seeks to improve and create value ACCOUNTABLE – We stand behind our work, our people, and our brand CARING – We genuinely support each other, our customers, and our communities GROWTH-MINDED – We invest in your professional development and expect excellence We believe in diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. We welcome applicants from every background, experience, and identity. Thank you for your interest in joining Durabuilt Windows & Doors! Thank you for applying!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering program with strong proficiency in SOLIDWORKS. Must be available for a full-time 4-month co-op term starting in January 2027.