Water Resources Engineering Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
Water is an invaluable resource. In our Water Resources Engineering program, students learn approaches to manage our water and land resources to ensure adequate clean water is available and design solutions to protect communities from floods and droughts. In the classroom and in the field, students learn to identify and evaluate watershed management options to protect and restore our groundwater, rivers and lakes. In addition to core engineering analysis and design courses, students will cover hydrology, heat and mass transfer, soil mechanics, groundwater quality, soil and water conservation, watershed systems design and environmental engineering systems.
University of Guelph Advantage
- Students begin their first work term after completing two years of their academic program and mastering the core skills needed to integrate into the workplace
- Co-op students complete a full semester course focused on job search skills and professionalism in the workplace
- Students are available for four or eight-month work terms
- Recruitment timelines are flexible, and employers can find the right student through our efficient, streamlined employment process
Student Strengths
Knowledge
Solid knowledge of machine design, digital electrical and electromechanical systems and systems analysis. Exposure to a variety of field, laboratory and office work in various sectors including consulting, industry, research, and municipal, provincial and federal governments.
Application
Experience writing formal reports including proposals, engineering design reports and technical laboratory reports.
Problem Solving
Effective project management, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills acquired from hands-on design courses.
Understanding
Solid understanding of modeling and design software and experience with hydrological simulation tools.
Water Resources Engineering Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FIVE | Work | Academic |
Water Resources Engineering Course Sequencing
Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
