Fall 2025 | Geotechnical Engineering Intern
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Welcome to rewarding experiences you can relate to.
At CIMA+, you can look forward to opportunities that match your skills, ambitions and passions. You’ll be mentored by engaged professionals and be able to work on innovative projects that help communities become sustainable and more resilient. With us, you’ll reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people.
If this sounds like the kind of place you would thrive in, then take this opportunity to become part of something unique: a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.
Job Description
Join our geotechnical team and support projects that involve the design and rehabilitation of various infrastructure, including roads, buildings, hydraulic structures, slope stability, soil dynamics, and both temporary and permanent retaining structures. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both public and/ or private sector clients.
As a Geotechnical Co-op Student, you will be part of our growing Earth and Environment team in Ontario. You'll gain hands-on experience by supporting active projects and collaborating closely with our geotechnical engineers and field technicians. While your focus will be on geotechnical work, you'll also have the chance to broaden your experience by engaging with professionals involved in hydrogeological investigations, environmental due diligence, monitoring programs, and brownfield site redevelopment.
If you’re passionate about geotechnical engineering and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our continued success!
Primary responsibilities
- Fieldwork including soil, rock, surface water, and groundwater sampling, borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, and contractor oversight
- Data entry and data management – including field and laboratory data
- Data analysis - including soil and groundwater data, tables, and figures
- Assist in technical report writing and proposal preparation
Qualifications
- Student currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree in civil engineering (with Focus on Geotechnical Engineering), geotechnical or geological engineering
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and have demonstrated teamwork skills
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Access to a vehicle A valid Ontario driver’s license
- Proficiency in geotechnical software applications for slope stability, drainage, and finite element analysis (asset but not necessary)
The salary for this position ranges from $23.75 to $29.40 per hour, depending on your academic profile, the number of credits earned, and your previous co-op or internship experience. The final offer and salary may be adjusted based on your unique profile.
Additional Information
Please note: Our co-op and internship opportunities are available exclusively to individuals who are currently enrolled in a recognized academic program. To be eligible, your internship or work placement must align with the requirements set by your educational institution and be approved by your program or co-op/internship office. If you have completed your studies or will graduate before the internship start date, we encourage you to explore full-time employment opportunities on our career page.
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.
Find out about The CIMA+ advantage - CIMA+.
About CIMA+
CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services in the areas of Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation, Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies (including Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment. The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our founding in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience acquired across Canada to deliver quality projects that meet our clients’ expectations. This commitment to excellence and quality has allowed CIMA+ to rank among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the country. Today, with 40 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,400 people, most of whom share ownership in the company.
Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion to deliver sustainable solutions that make our world a better place.
From our Board of Directors to the communities we serve, our commitment to people is evident in our drive to innovate, in the projects we carry out and in every action we take.
Fall 2025 | Geotechnical Engineering Intern
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Welcome to rewarding experiences you can relate to.
At CIMA+, you can look forward to opportunities that match your skills, ambitions and passions. You’ll be mentored by engaged professionals and be able to work on innovative projects that help communities become sustainable and more resilient. With us, you’ll reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people.
If this sounds like the kind of place you would thrive in, then take this opportunity to become part of something unique: a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.
Job Description
Join our geotechnical team and support projects that involve the design and rehabilitation of various infrastructure, including roads, buildings, hydraulic structures, slope stability, soil dynamics, and both temporary and permanent retaining structures. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both public and/ or private sector clients.
As a Geotechnical Co-op Student, you will be part of our growing Earth and Environment team in Ontario. You'll gain hands-on experience by supporting active projects and collaborating closely with our geotechnical engineers and field technicians. While your focus will be on geotechnical work, you'll also have the chance to broaden your experience by engaging with professionals involved in hydrogeological investigations, environmental due diligence, monitoring programs, and brownfield site redevelopment.
If you’re passionate about geotechnical engineering and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our continued success!
Primary responsibilities
- Fieldwork including soil, rock, surface water, and groundwater sampling, borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, and contractor oversight
- Data entry and data management – including field and laboratory data
- Data analysis - including soil and groundwater data, tables, and figures
- Assist in technical report writing and proposal preparation
Qualifications
- Student currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree in civil engineering (with Focus on Geotechnical Engineering), geotechnical or geological engineering
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and have demonstrated teamwork skills
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Access to a vehicle A valid Ontario driver’s license
- Proficiency in geotechnical software applications for slope stability, drainage, and finite element analysis (asset but not necessary)
The salary for this position ranges from $23.75 to $29.40 per hour, depending on your academic profile, the number of credits earned, and your previous co-op or internship experience. The final offer and salary may be adjusted based on your unique profile.
Additional Information
Please note: Our co-op and internship opportunities are available exclusively to individuals who are currently enrolled in a recognized academic program. To be eligible, your internship or work placement must align with the requirements set by your educational institution and be approved by your program or co-op/internship office. If you have completed your studies or will graduate before the internship start date, we encourage you to explore full-time employment opportunities on our career page.
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.
Find out about The CIMA+ advantage - CIMA+.
About CIMA+
CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services in the areas of Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation, Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies (including Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment. The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our founding in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience acquired across Canada to deliver quality projects that meet our clients’ expectations. This commitment to excellence and quality has allowed CIMA+ to rank among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the country. Today, with 40 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,400 people, most of whom share ownership in the company.
Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion to deliver sustainable solutions that make our world a better place.
From our Board of Directors to the communities we serve, our commitment to people is evident in our drive to innovate, in the projects we carry out and in every action we take.