Project Assistant Co-op Student – Civil & Utilities

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Co-op Project Assistant – Civil & Utilities to join our team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a student to gain practical experience supporting civil infrastructure and utility coordination projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders, assisting with project planning, data analysis, documentation, and coordination tasks essential for the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects.

Role accountabilities:

Civil Design & Drafting

• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D (C3D) to prepare and update engineering drawings, site plans, and utility layouts.
• Assist in the creation and modification of grading plans, alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and detail drawings.
• Support the design team in ensuring drawings are accurate, complete, and compliant with project standards and requirements.
• Organize and manage digital drawing files and documentation.

Utility Coordination

• Assist in compiling and updating utility information provided by design teams, consultants, and utility providers, ensuring integration into project drawings.
• Help document and track coordination with utility companies and municipal partners, including meeting minutes and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate records of utility data and coordination activities.

Project and Team Support

• Provide logistical support for project meetings, workshops, and field activities, including scheduling, communication, and materials preparation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate best practices and innovative tools into project delivery.
• Support the team with general administrative tasks and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management another relevant discipline
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Analytical and Organizational Skills:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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