About the role#
The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable is offering a civil engineering internship based in Sherbrooke. This role supports the Direction de la planification et de la gestion des infrastructures in maintaining and evaluating transport networks across the Estrie region. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure infrastructure meets safety and performance standards.
What you'll do#
- Inspect culverts throughout the Estrie road network.
- Collect data to support infrastructure management and design.
- Conduct hydraulic studies for culverts and small structures.
- Prepare preliminary project drafts.
- Apply technical knowledge using software like HEC-RAS, Hydro Toolbox, and HY-8 to assist the team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a first-cycle undergraduate program in Civil Engineering.
- Ability to secure a formal internship agreement with your educational institution.
- A valid Quebec Class 5 driver's license with at least two years of driving experience, as the role involves operating a mid-size SUV with a trailer.
- Proficiency with QGIS, ArcPro, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Rigor in file management and personal follow-up.
- Proficiency in French appropriate for the tasks.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: 200 rue Belvédère N, Sherbrooke, Quebec.
- Modality: 100% on-site with required field visits.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11 to April 30, 2027).
- Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Gouvernement du Québec – Carrières
The Gouvernement du Québec manages public services across the province through approximately twenty ministries and sixty agencies. Its workforce of over 36,000 employees handles tasks ranging from road safety and natural resource protection to cultural promotion. The organization operates out of Québec City and maintains a presence across the entire province. It focuses on administration, public policy, and various technical sectors.
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