About the role#
This is a hands-on Fall 2026 co-op opportunity with the Rail & Transit Modelling and Simulation team. You will work alongside engineers and technical specialists to turn transportation challenges into data-driven insights, supporting the development of safer, more reliable, and sustainable rail and transit systems.
What you'll do#
- Support rail and transit projects by building, running, and refining modelling and simulation workflows.
- Analyze inputs and outputs, validate results, and translate findings into clear technical insights for project teams.
- Prepare data for modelling, including cleaning, formatting, and performing QA/QC, while documenting all assumptions and methodologies.
- Assist with scenario testing to evaluate performance, capacity, reliability, and operational impacts.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate modelling outputs into broader engineering deliverables.
- Contribute to technical memos, figures, and presentations for internal and client teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a university engineering program, such as Civil, Transportation, Systems, Software, Mechanical, or Electrical, and eligible for a Fall co-op term.
- Foundational understanding of modelling concepts, including simulation, optimization, statistics, forecasting, or systems analysis.
- Experience with data analysis or programming using tools like Python, MATLAB, or R.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and structured datasets, with strong attention to detail in documentation and quality control.
- Ability to communicate technical work clearly in both written and verbal formats to various audiences.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage tasks and timelines in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Term: Fall 2026
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Paid, full-time internship
