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Binnie

Binnie

Civil engineering firm offering multi-disciplinary services

Civil Engineering Assistant Co-op Student - Traffic Engineering

Winter 2027Posted on 9/17/2026
CA$24.60 - CA$26.60/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Burnaby, BC, Canada
In Person

January to August 2027 work term; outdoor and site assignments may be required.

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently completing a degree in Civil Engineering; being a third-year student or equivalent is preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license is an asset for required site visits but is not required.
  • Willingness to work outdoors on-site as required.
  • Ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality work.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Modify basic design drawings in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Complete field assignments as required by Project Managers.
  • Perform design calculations as required by Project Managers and Engineers.
  • Prepare technical reports under the direction of Project Managers and Engineers.
  • Plot, assemble, and deliver drawing submission packages.
  • Prepare project documentation, including hard-copy and electronic file transfers.
  • Maintain file-naming and layer-management conventions set by Binnie.
  • Complete quality-control procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous work experience in a civil engineering environment.
  • Previous exposure to AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

About the company

Binnie is a civil engineering and multidisciplinary firm with offices across northern, central, and southern British Columbia. It provides construction services and a wide range of disciplines, including highway engineering, traffic planning, land development, urban landscape architecture, parks facilities, project management, geomatics, and surveying. It works on everyday infrastructure—roads, bridges, water networks, parks, hospitals—and oversees projects from planning through construction and management. Its differentiators are the breadth of services, a long history dating back to 1969, and a regional-to-national reach, with a community-focused goal to improve how people use and experience public spaces now and in the future.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burnaby, Canada

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 Colquitz acquisition expands Victoria capacity and strengthens Vancouver Island market access.
  • Binnie’s FIFA World Cup 2026 BC Place involvement boosts visibility with large institutional buyers.
  • Employee-owned branding helps recruiting in a tight engineering labor market across Western Canada.

What critics are saying

  • Winning project flow depends on British Columbia and Alberta public infrastructure budgets through 2027.
  • Integration of Colquitz in September 2026 risks distraction, culture friction, and client churn.
  • Private, regional scale leaves Binnie vulnerable if one major municipal client delays awards.

What makes Binnie unique

  • Employee-owned management aligns incentives across 300-plus staff and seven Western Canada offices.
  • Binnie spans civil, transportation, planning, environmental, and advisory services under one roof.
  • Colquitz acquisition deepens Victoria water-resources expertise and municipal infrastructure coverage.

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Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Company News

Binnie
Sep 11th, 2026
Binnie Welcomes Colquitz Engineering to the Team | Binnie

Binnie is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Colquitz Engineering Ltd., a Victoria-based consulting engineering firm specializing in water resources and municipal infrastructure.

Binnie
Jan 30th, 2026
Binnie Receives Award of Excellence at 2026 ACEC-BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards

Binnie receives Award of Excellence at 2026 ACEC-BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards. January 30, 2026. Binnie is proud to announce that Binnie has received an Award of Excellence at the 2026 ACEC-BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards, presented by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit. The award was presented in the Transportation Planning and Studies Innovation category for the Highway 101 Alternate Route Planning Study - a project focused on advancing resilient, forward-looking transportation solutions for British Columbia's communities. This recognition reflects the strength of its collaborative approach and its commitment to delivering innovative, technically sound planning studies that support long-term mobility, safety, and community connectivity. Binnie is grateful to its project partners, stakeholders, and the dedicated team whose expertise and collaboration made this achievement possible. Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you to ACEC-BC and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit for recognizing this work.