Engineering Internship - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

Role overview

The City of Mississauga is seeking an engineering student for a temporary Engineering Internship focused on transit infrastructure. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Transit Infrastructure, the successful candidate will support MiWay by conducting site surveys, analyzing data, and reviewing drawings related to bus stops, terminals, and Transitway Stations across Mississauga and surrounding areas.

Your impact

In this dynamic infrastructure role, you will contribute directly to transit planning, data management, and field surveys. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following tasks:

• Organize and conduct infrastructure field surveys.
• Review field conditions and mark out sites for construction of concrete pads and transit infrastructure as per guidelines under supervision.
• Prepare detailed inventories related to transit infrastructure and summarize the information in various methods such as maps, charts, graphs, presentations, and reports.
• Undertake measurements at bus stops that include bus pads, bus markers, shelters, concrete landing pads, bus bays, distances from intersections, GIS locations, etc.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Survey bus terminals and record infrastructure information.
• Attend team meetings and update project progress.
• Follow all safety procedures and be aware of changing surroundings.
• Participate in board period changes related to outreach and infrastructure management.
• Enter information into databases and complete various drawings using MicroStation.
• Provide support and assistance to Service Development Section (including Transit Priority, Transit Planning, Scheduling, and Data Management).
• Review Public Utility Coordination Committee (PUCC) and Road Occupancy Permit (ROP) applications.
• Assist with other transit infrastructure initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and experience

To qualify for these competitive City of Mississauga jobs, applicants must meet specific academic and technical criteria:

• Must have completed 2nd or 3rd year post-secondary education in Civil or Transportation Engineering, with enrollment for the subsequent year required.
• Must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-op program and be eligible to complete a Work Term during the specified period.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have a valid class G Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong computer skills in office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe) and MicroStation.
• Proficient in database management and manipulation.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing tasks.
• Must be able to work in outside conditions normally encountered by a surveyor or construction technician.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required.

Compensation and perks

• Hourly rate ranging from $20.64 to $24.53.
• Standard work week of 35 hours.
• Hybrid workplace model.
• Valuable municipal co-op work experience spanning up to 16 months.