Geological or Civil Engineering Co - op Students

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Location

North Vancouver, BC,

Canada

Start Date

4- or 8-month work term beginning September 2026.

Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech Company, is a leading international consulting firm specializing in hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, and rock mechanics. We support a diverse range of clients across the mining, civil, and environmental sectors worldwide. With over 150 professionals across offices in Canada, the USA, Peru, Chile, the UK, and South Africa, our team brings deep expertise in geological engineering, civil engineering, geology, geochemistry, and earth sciences.

Available Opportunities

Co-op Opportunity – Canadian Hydro Group

Skills And Responsibilities

We are seeking one or more Geological or Civil Engineering Co-op Students to join our Canadian Hydro Group in our North Vancouver office for a 4- or 8-month work term beginning September 2026.

This Is An Excellent Temporary Opportunity To Gain Hands-on Experience Working Alongside Industry-leading Engineers And Hydrogeologists On Technically Challenging And Impactful Projects. Students Will Be Exposed To a Broad Range Of Real-world Applications, Including

• Pit slope depressurization and mine dewatering design for operating and proposed mines
• Groundwater components of environmental impact assessments
• Assessment and mitigation of environmental impacts related to mining operations
• Groundwater studies supporting water supply, waste disposal, and regulatory requirements
• Well design and construction
• Regional aquifer characterization and assessment
• Construction dewatering for civil and industrial infrastructure projects
• Development and implementation of groundwater monitoring programs for mines, landfills, and contaminated sites

Required Qualifications

We are looking for motivated, curious, and hardworking students who are eager to learn and contribute. Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• A willingness to take on challenging and meaningful assignments
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in fieldwork and potential travel opportunities
• A valid driver’s license

Applications

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding co-op experience with Piteau, we encourage you to submit your resume and transcript as a single PDF to ***email_hidden***

About Tetratech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.