Job Description

GFT is seeking an Intern to join our Transportation Team in Ottawa! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Ottawa office.
Working on the at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.
In this role, you will work closely with our team at GFT. Working with the public transit team means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks. Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Prepares simple engineering and construction drawings from sketches or verbal instructions, utilizing manual or computer-assisted drafting/design techniques.
• Prepares drawings from markups, charts, and tables.
• Prepare quantity calculations based on engineering plans.
• Performs related fundamental engineering support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, etc.
• Supports field assignments as required including inspections for construction projects and structural condition assessments.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Intern must be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited Engineering program.
• Must have a focus and interest in Civil, or Structural Engineering.

What we prefer you bring:

• Must demonstrate ability to perform in a team environment.
• May require outside work in a variety of weater conditions.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person and in writing.
• Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork.

Compensation:
The hourly range for this role (3rd year student) is $27.00 - $29.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.
We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together, we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives(TM)
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Status: Full-Time
Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
Local candidates will be given preference.
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