Type of position: Régulier
Launch your career with one of Canada’s leading consulting engineering firms! BBA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-op to support our continued growth and achievement of our strategic objectives as consultants in Canada’s natural resource and renewable energy industries. As a Mechanical Engineer co-op at BBA, you’ll work alongside industry experts committed to your professional development and gain hands-on experience that accelerates your path toward becoming a Professional Engineer.
The selected candidate will be involved in all phases of engineering projects from front end-studies through to field implementation with a focus on detailed engineering. As a developing member of the mechanical engineering team, you will work directly alongside experienced EITs and engineers who are invested in your success, receiving mentorship, technical coaching, and exposure to increasingly complex engineering challenges.In addition to delivering high-quality service and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients, you’ll actively contribute to projects within the mechanical and piping engineering discipline in BC, nationally and internationally as required. As part of our growing Vancouver office, you’ll join a fun and collaborative team that works together to deliver fast-paced projects. We’re looking for someone who is eager to support team growth, receive coaching and advance their career with BBA.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
Perform detailed engineering based on codes, standards, and industry best practices for projects varying from carbon capture and hydroelectric plants (penstocks, hydromechanical equipment, balance of plant) to heavy industrial plants (process, piping) and mining processing plants (material handling, crusher, conveyors, pumping, piping, equipment selection)
Apply engineering principles, analysis methods, and calculation tools to solve real-world mechanical and piping design challenges
Present technical information and concepts to members of team.
Aid more experienced personnel for the technical aspects of complex tasks
Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, and testing
Receive mentorship and coaching from intermediate and senior engineers, actively growing knowledge, and supporting the enhancement of skills within the team
Collaborate with other co-ops and EITs and multidisciplinary teams.Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high quality professional work
Evolve your career with emerging technologies in the piping design space
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Enthusiastic about solving technical challenges with collaborative and innovative solutions
Proactive and prepared to take accountability
Creativity and innovation in providing solutions
Ongoing learner
Team player
Strong safety awareness
Excellent listening and developing communication skills Curious, adaptable, and eager to embrace new technologies and ways of working that enhance efficiency and project deliveryOverview of certifications and job requirements
Enrolled in University degree in Mechanical Engineering High academic performance (top 10% of class)Bilingual (English and either French or Spanish) is not necessary but would be advantageous for this positionAn overview of BBA’s total rewards
Annual base salary between $23/hr to $32/hr Access to the Fun and Collaboration Committee EventsAt BBA, you get many benefits
Access to many experts and coaching
A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
Going carbon neutral
Achieving 30% of women on our teamsCustom training and development plansSubmission Requirements
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial academic transcripts
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.
We help companies with their challenges and transformation by relying on our sharp business acumen, extensive practical experience and vast technological curiosity. We use all our teams’ ingenuity to develop innovative, scalable and proven engineering strategies and solutions. As catalysts for change, we’re committed to supporting the industry in its transition to a sustainable, mutually beneficial future.
