Careers

Civil Engineering Co-op Student

Halifax, NS

Strum is currently looking to expand our Civil Engineering group and has an opening in our Halifax office for a Civil co-op student to join our team.

About Strum Consulting:

Strum Consulting is a growing 175-person company with diverse projects throughout Atlantic Canada. Strum provides engineering, surveying, and environmental services for a range of clients in the fields of renewable energy, transportation, contaminated sites, and property development.

Since 1995, Strum has provided a work environment that encourages career development while maintaining a work/life balance. We offer competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and an excellent benefits package, and we currently have offices in a number of locations.

A day in your life at Strum:

• Adhering to Strum’s health and safety program and ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Assisting in the design and the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, reports, sketches and diagrams for a variety of projects.
• Assisting in the development of engineering specifications and contracts documents.
• Assisting in the preparation of as-builts reflecting alterations to original design.
• Providing clear and concise reporting to supervisors.
• Developing increasing competency with design programs, MS Word and Excel, through continuing education, training, information sharing with other employees and self-directed study.
• Supporting existing teams while demonstrating ability to work independently and as part of a larger close-knit team.

What you bring to Strum:

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an engineering program and eligible for co-op placement in May 2025.
• Strong academic record is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and work as a member of a team comprised of surveyors, engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, and biologists.
• Strong attention to detail, motivation, and excellent communications skills.
• Possess professional demeanor and communicate with excellent verbal and written skills in English.

What’s in it for you:

• The opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting projects, including new and upcoming technologies.
• Interaction with a diverse client base.
• A team environment where your input will be noticed and valued.
• Collaboration and room for professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and flexible work arrangements (e.g., work from home and work from the office).

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Strum Consulting is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. Strum Consulting welcomes qualified candidates from all ethnicities, religions, colours, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or people with disabilities. We encourage applicants from minority groups, women, racialized groups, Indigenous heritage and LGBTQIA+ community to self identify. Please contact us at careers@strum.com if any accommodations are required at any stage of the hiring process.

Health and Safety:

Strum Consulting prioritises the health and safety of its employees and it a core value in our culture. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and taking courses on WHMIS as well as First Aid and CPR is mandatory.