VCS Durability - Queens University Summer Internship

Ready to turn classroom theory into real-world impact? Join VCS Durability as a Summer Intern (2026) and jump into hands-on work that protects and extends the life of critical concrete infrastructure. This isn’t just an internship—it’s your chance to build skills, confidence, and experience that will set you apart in your engineering career.

This paid internship, running from May through the end of August 2026, puts you in the field alongside experienced engineers and technicians, working on active projects across diverse and challenging environments.

Gain exposure to a wide range of infrastructure projects, including:

• Bridges
• Parking garages
• Power dams
• Mining and industrial structures

You’ll play an active role in on-site evaluations, condition assessments, and field investigations—applying advanced techniques in concrete repair and rehabilitation while gaining meaningful, real-world engineering experience.

• Conduct condition assessments and structural investigations
• Utilize a variety of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation in the field
• Collect accurate field measurements and maintain detailed documentation
• Work hands-on with skilled technicians during testing and data collection
• Apply advanced NDT techniques such as ground-penetrating radar and corrosion potential testing
• Prepare clear, professional reports that meet our high-quality standards and exceed client expectations
• Support our Engineering and Project Management teams throughout active projects

If you’re enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn while working on infrastructure that truly matters, this internship will give you the experience and exposure to launch your career with confidence.

• Strong academic performance with a solid foundation in engineering principles
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A genuine interest in civil infrastructure and hands-on, field-based work
• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Geophysics
• Willingness to travel extensively across Canada, with travel expected 60%–80% of the time
• Commitment to safety — selected candidates must successfully pass a drug screening, as we maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace
• Applicants must be currently enrolled at Queen’s University or be a graduate of Queen’s University.
• Must be legally entitled to work and travel in Canada

• Paid internship with access to group benefit options
• Hands-on training and mentorship alongside experienced structural durability and infrastructure specialists
• Opportunities to travel across Canada, gaining valuable real-world and life experience
• All food and lodging expenses are covered by VCS while traveling.
• Exposure to meaningful projects that can lead to future career opportunities within VCS Durability
• Supportive company culture with a team-oriented atmosphere
• A strong commitment to safety, which is always our top priority

This is more than just an internship—it’s a chance to grow professionally, explore new places, and build a career with a company that invests in its people.