Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Student (Co-op)

Sudbury, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Mechanical Engineering Student (Co-op)!

Your work environment at EXP

Join our Mechanical/Electrical Infrastructure team in Sudbury and gain hands‑on experience working alongside engineers and technologists on real infrastructure projects. As a co‑op student, you’ll receive mentorship, exposure to design and field work, and the opportunity to grow your technical and professional skills in a supportive environment.

This role is ideal for students who are curious, detail‑oriented, and looking to apply classroom learning to practical engineering solutions.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Under the guidance and supervision of senior mechanical engineers or a project manager, you will:

• Assist in preparing design packages, including schematic diagrams, floor plans, equipment room layouts, and schedules
• Help prepare technical documentation, such as concept reports, meeting minutes, specifications, and contract administration materials
• Participate in site surveys with senior staff to document existing conditions
• Support basic mechanical system calculations (e.g., heat loads, equipment sizing) with coaching from senior engineers
• Gather information from suppliers, assist with equipment comparison, and help with preliminary equipment selections
• Attend construction site meetings and observe field coordination with senior team members.
• Contribute to system level design tasks and provide general project support as needed to keep projects moving forward
  

What your experience looks like

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology program
• Interest in mechanical design for buildings, infrastructure, or industrial systems
• Familiarity with AutoCAD; interest in learning Revit MEP is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in both design and documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Project is a bonus)
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn from senior staff
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple small tasks with guidance
  
  

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The hourly range for this role is between $21 - $24. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com