Geomatics Engineering Co-Op Student

About the Opportunity

Our Calgary office is looking to add a capable and enthusiastic Geomatics Engineering student to our team for an 8-, 12-, or 16-month work term starting in May 2027!

We understand the need for you to be doing exciting and meaningful work during your internship, so we strive to build challenging, multifaceted, exciting, and fun opportunities! Our goal is for you to come away with an enhanced skill set and real-life experience in a consulting practice that will serve you well in your career as a geomatics engineer. You will be working with our Geomatics team, including Alberta Land Surveyors, and given as much responsibility and freedom as you demonstrate you can handle. What you put in is what you will get out of this opportunity.

In addition to the unmatched learning and project experience you will receive, do you see yourself excited to contribute to:

• Honing your geomatics engineering skills and developing an understanding of best practices in a practical, real world setting, both in an office and field environment.
• Applying theory and providing workable solutions related to the implementation of municipal engineering work, including legal survey, land development, and drone technology.
• Establishing relationships with communities and acting as the client's representative on-site during construction to gather and provide information.
• Providing accurate and timely input and summarizing technical reports, plans, studies, proposals, and presentations.
• Working alongside Alberta Land Surveyors with cost estimating, contract preparation and administration, project coordination, subdivision applications, and calculations/quality reviews of a variety of legal survey plans.
• Proactively and professionally communicating with contractors, co-workers, clients, other consultants, and the public.

 

Timeline

Through this internship, it is our goal that you experience multiple aspects of Geomatics Engineering in a consulting firm. This includes, but is not limited to, field survey, legal plan reviews, drone data processing, technology research,  legal survey applications, and project coordination. As such, below is a rough timeline that we have used to engage past interns to achieve this goal:

Timeframe	Tasks
May 2027	Intern Launch
May 2027 – December 2027	Field Survey (legal, construction, and drones)
December 2027 – March 2028	Legal plan reviews, drone data processing, technology research,  legal survey applications, Project Coordination, etc.
March/April 2028 – End of August 2028	Field survey (legal, construction, and drones), legal plan reviews, drone data processing, technology research,  legal survey applications, project coordination, etc.

 

About You

We are looking for students currently enrolled in a geomatics engineering program who are in either their 3rd or 4th year of study. An emphasis on land surveying is preferred but not required. Related experience will be beneficial but not required. 

The core skills that will help you succeed here include: 

• Motivation - You are excited to broaden your expertise and understanding by gaining experience in the following areas: water, stormwater and sewer infrastructure design, road design, drainage infrastructure, preparing grading plans and asset management.
• Relationships matter - You want to cultivate relationships to deliver results with your team and build a community that celebrates a culture of inclusion and belonging. You can work independently, are a self-starter, and are also a great teammate.

• Curious – You are eager to learn more, ask questions, and listen deeply. You know being present and listening to people to understand their needs and experiences is integral to being in service of others.
• Detail-Oriented – You pay close attention to detail and quality control and verify the accuracy of your production work at all stages of a project.

• Communication – You are a skilled communicator, both verbal and written. Active listening and asking clarifying questions are important, and you know that listening to people to understand their needs and experiences is integral to making a positive impact. 
• Problem-solving - you enjoy applying theory and conducting research to provide workable solutions related to the implementation of engineering work.
• You have a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.

 

About Us

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything – including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

 

Our Commitment to You

At Urban Systems we make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in Urban Systems over the long term. We’ve become recognized as a workplace of choice by nurturing a unique corporate culture that sets us apart and provides:

• Meaningful Rewards and Recognition – The positions will have an hourly range of $27.00 – $32.00 an hour. The amount offered will be based on the location, experience, and qualifications of the successful candidates. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.
• Relocation Assistance – We recognize that moving to a new location for a short period of time can be difficult. To offset the cost of moving expenses, if applicable, we will provide relocation assistance to support your temporary transition to join our team.
• Engaging Work Environment – Be part of a fun, engaging workplace where hard work accomplishes great things.
• Work with Motivated Teams – The opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals in a collaborative environment to help you gain the most out of your term.
• Learn and Grow – You can look forward to ongoing career development and learning through challenging and interesting project opportunities.
• Perks and Benefits – Urban Systems provides a variety of benefits for students such as a monthly transit subsidy, paid sick leave, and wellbeing support.

 

How to Apply

If this describes your background, skills, and attributes, please apply via your school’s application portal. Please include your desired term length in your cover letter. If it doesn’t describe you exactly, but you feel you are well-suited to this opportunity, we still encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications: Monday, November 23, 2026, at 10:00 am MST