Hire Our Students

Connect with and recruit students from the #1 ranked civil engineering school in Canada for internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities. The learning experience at UBC Civil Engineering is enriched by a focus on multidisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning, delivered by a world-class faculty and supportive academic advisors. This is why our students understand how to apply their knowledge to real-world civil engineering projects.

Whom to Recruit?

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FeatureYoung engineers who embody the ethics, design and technical skills needed to tackle complex challenges Real-world, industry-focused engineers prepared for advanced-level workSector-focused engineers with enhanced business and leadership training  Research specialists positioned for R&D and other research-oriented positions Expert-level researchers and educators with a firm understanding of highly specialized fields
Expected Program Length4 years12-16 months12 months2 years5 years
Full-Time Availability January & June  January & June January January & June   January & June
Co-op AvailabilityYear-round Year-roundN/AN/AN/A

Ways to Connect & Recruit

Send us a job

Send us a job posting and we’ll share it with students across various platforms.

Partner with a club

Build brand awareness for your company and your recruiting activities by sponsoring a club or a student team.

Participate in a career event

UBC hosts a number of networking events throughout the year. Connect with emerging talent and meet potential hires.

Co-op

Co-op students are a cost-effective and easy way to hire short-term talent who may convert to future long-term employees. Through UBC Engineering Co-op, employers have access to a pool of students ranging from second-year to graduate level. To be considered, each Co-op work term must be minimum four months, and can consecutively last up for 16 months. Most students choose 4- or 8-month work terms. Financial assistance from the federal and government is available on Co-op salaries.

Internships & Full-Time Opportunities

For internships (non-co-op) and full-time roles, hire with confidence from the #1 ranked civil engineering school in Canada. UBC students and alumni are recognized globally for their academic excellence, leadership, ability to take initiative, and diversity, making them valuable employees in your workplace.

Previous Employers

  • AECOM
  • Allnorth Consultants Limited
  • Associated Engineering
  • Ausenco
  • BC Building Science
  • BC Hydro
  • BC Ministry of Transportation
  • and Infrastructure
  • Binnie
  • Bunt & Associates
  • City of Calgary
  • City of Langford
  • City of Vancouver
  • EllisDon
  • Emil Anderson Construction
  • Fast + Epp
  • Flatiron Construction
  • GeoStabilization International
  • Golder Associates
  • Government of British Columbia
  • JRS Engineering
  • Kerr Wood Leidal Associates
  • Kiewit
  • Klohn Crippen Berger
  • Knight Piesold
  • KO Structural Engineering
  • Lafarge Canada
  • Lehigh Hanson
  • Metro Vancouver
  • Parsons Corporation
  • PCL Construction