Step into your future with Irving Shipbuilding! As a Facilities Engineering Co-op Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience that brings your classroom learning to life. This is more than just a placement — it’s your chance to work alongside industry leaders, collaborate with talented colleagues, and connect with a vibrant network of fellow co-op students.

Throughout your term, you’ll get a real-world look at what a career in shipbuilding can offer, with exposure to cutting-edge projects and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work. This experience could be your first step toward a permanent role in our fast-growing organization.

Irving Shipbuilding proudly supports our student hires by covering co-op program fees up to $1,000 soyou can focus on learning, growing, and making an impact.

- Collaborate with the Facilities Engineering team to drive innovative design and construction solutions for infrastructure projects that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
- Lead project oversight by tracking cost, schedule, scope, and quality metrics ensuring every initiative stays on target and delivers value.
- Conduct on-site inspections to validate construction progress, update facility documentation, and ensure contractor compliance with safety and quality standards.




- Support daily operations through targeted engineering analyses that solve real-time challenges and optimize facility performance.
- Champion long-term planning by initiating and contributing to strategic engineering studies that shape our evolving 5-year capital investment roadmap.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program (any discipline) at a recognized institution.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a facilities, infrastructure, or construction-related environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel, with a knack for organizing data and communications.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other drawing design and markup tools is a strong asset.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and professionally.
- A quick learner and effective problem solver, with a proactive mindset and a collaborative approach to challenges.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

📌 Facilities Engineering Student/Co-op- Winter 2027 (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality