ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

ENGINEERING 

CO-OP PROGRAM 

RECRUITMENT GUIDE

UBC ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM 

WORKING FOR YOU. Co-operative Education (C 

classroom learning with practical work experience. 

future engineers — gain paid, relevant and invaluable 

in Co-op work term opportunities. Businesses — lik 

access to bright, motivated students for shortemployment. 

Since its beginning in 1980, the Univ 

Columbia Engineering Co-op Program has secured ov 

term opportunities for students with employers locally 

around the world. 

CONTENTS 

UBC—Top Ranking Attracts 

Best And Brightest 2 

The Co-op Advantage 3 

Hiring—Easy As 1-2-3 4 

Global Opportunities 5 

Ready. Aim. Hire! 6 —7 

Solid Building Blocks 

For Success 9 

UNDERGRADUATE 

ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM 

Chemical and Biological 

Engineering 10 

Civil Engineering 11 

Computer Engineering 12 

Electrical Engineering 13 

Environmental Engineering 14 

Geological Engineering 15 

Integrated Engineering 16 

Materials Engineering 17 

Mechanical Engineering 18 

Mining Engineering 19 

GRADUATE 

ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM 

Master of Engineering 20 

Master of Software Systems 20 

Cover Photo: The tip of an optically-tracked probe is calibrated for use in computer-assisted 

knee/hip surgery by Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student, Kenard Agbanlog.

o-op) combines 

tudents —our 

work experience 

e yours—gain 

and long-term 

ersity of British 

er 16,500 work 

, nationally and 

OF NEW ENGINEERS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 

ARE UBC GRADUATES 

Photo: Mining Engineering Co-op Student, Vanessa 

Roeland and Electrical Engineering Co-op Student, 

Samiul Islam 

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UBC—TOP RANKING ATTRACTS 

BEST AND BRIGHTEST 

Our students care about the world they live in. As one of the world’s leading universities, 

UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship and 

advances a civil and sustainable society. UBC Engineering Co-op students embrace 

opportunities—both local and international— to make a difference. 

Engineering students work hard, taking an average of six to seven classes each term, 

a demanding course schedule compared to other faculties. The UBC Engineering Co-op 

Program is an optional Co-op program— students, who choose to participate in Engineering 

Co-op, are selected from our rigorous pre-screening process and employ their mind and 

muscle to work for you. 

FOR OVER 

YEARS INDUSTRY LEADERS 

CHOSEN UBC ENGINEERIN 

OF CO-OP EMPLOYERS INTERESTED 

IN HIRING CO-OP GRADUATES 

CO-OP EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS 

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HAVE CONSISTENTLY 

CO-OP STUDENTS 

THE CO-OP 

ADVANTAGE 

Over the past 30 years, industry leaders have 

consistently chosen UBC Engineering Co-op 

students. By partnering with the UBC Engineering 

Co-op Program, you gain: 

EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 

A cost-effective and easy way to recruit short-term 

talented employees and connect with future longterm 

employees. 

QUALITY CANDIDATES 

Engineering Co-op students are pre-screened and 

selected based on academic excellence, initiative, 

career motivation and leadership potential. 

ACCESS TO RESEARCH NETWORK 

Develop connections with leading-edge faculty 

researchers at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan 

campuses. 

Photo: Computer Engineering Co-op Student, Yasmine Jalali 

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HIRING— 

EASY AS 1-2-3 

We make it easy for local and international employers to hire 

bright, ambitious UBC Engineering Co-op students. From 

assistance with job descriptions to visas and international 

orientation, we make the process simple for you. 

CONTACT US 

Email your job description to eng.coop@ubc.ca 

or call 604.822.3022 to connect with our team. 

REVIEW AND INTERVIEW 

Review the applications. Select the Co-op students. 

We coordinate the interviews for you. 

HIRE A CO-OP STUDENT 

Select and hire your Co-op student. We will help you 

do the rest. 

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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES 

On average, between seven to nine per cent of UBC Engineering Co-op 

students work internationally in over 20 countries each year. 

UBC Engineering Co-op students can be found working in a myriad 

of engineering environments and locations such as: 

· Developing sustainable mining practices in Ecuador 

· Implementing clean water solutions in Ghana 

· Surveying tunnels and dams in Japan 

· Planning transportation infrastructures in Peru 

· Designing next-generation software products in the United States 

UBC ENGINEERING CO-OP STUDENTS 

WORK INTERNATIONALLY IN OVER 

COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE EACH YEAR 

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READY. AIM. HIRE! 

Students are typically available for four- or eight-month work terms; however, 

it varies across programs. Schedules are flexible and can be accommodated to 

meet your requirements. 

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Photo: Electrical Engineering Co-op Student, Samiul Islam; Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student, Wilson Mak; 

Mining Engineering Co-op Student, Aaron Thomson; Mining Engineering Co-op Student, Vanessa Roeland; Mining 

Engineering Co-op Student, Enoch Tong and Geological Engineering Co-op Student, Aaron Sangha

FALL TERM* WINTER TERM SUMMER TERM 

UNDERGRADUATE 

BACHELOR OF 

APPLIED SCIENCE** 

YR 1 

YR 2 

SEPT 

OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG 

4 OR 8 MONTH TERMS 

YR 3 

4 MONTH TERM 

4 MONTH TERM 

YR 4 

YR 5 


4 MONTH TERM 

GRADUATION 

*North American academic year commences in September 

**Integrated Engineering schedule differs. Please refer to www.igen.ubc.ca for more details 

FALL TERM* WINTER TERM SUMMER TERM 

GRADUATE 

SEPT 

OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG 

MASTER OF 

ENGINEERING*** 

YR 1 

YR 2 

4 MONTH TERM 


GRADUATION 

MASTER OF 

SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 

YR 1 

YR 2 

4 MONTH TERM 

GRADUATION 

***Available in Biomedical, Chemical and Biological, Civil, Clean Energy, Geological, Electrical and Computer, 

Materials, Mechanical and Mining 

WORK STUDY VACATION 

SALARY STATISTICS 

Compensation varies greatly due to economic forces and across disciplines. 

Please visit www.ubcengineeringcoop.com for current information. 

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WORK TERMS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED 

BY CO-OP STUDENTS SINCE 1980 

UBC IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED 

AMONG THE WORLD’S 

BEST UNIVERSITIES 

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Photo: Integrated Engineering Co-op Student, Radu Postole

SOLID BUILDING 

BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS 

UBC Engineering Co-op students from the Vancouver and Okanagan 

campuses complete at least two years of engineering courses and 

participate in pre-employment training prior to their first Co-op work term. 

Students learn core concepts complementary to their engineering 

discipline and engineering fundamentals before they begin working for 

you: 

· Chemistry 

· Differential and integral calculus 

· Elements of physics 

· Linear algebra 

· Mechanics 

· Report writing and oral presentation skills 

· Software development 

UBC HAS BEEN EDUCATING 

ENGINEERS FOR OVER 

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UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM 

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL 


www.chbe.ubc.ca 

· VANCOUVER CAMPUS 

OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS 

BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING 

· Concentrates on biotechnology 

and biomedical engineering. 

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 

· Emphasizes reducing or 

preventing pollution in industrial 

systems, waterways, water 

systems and soils. 

PROCESS ENGINEERING 

· Focuses on design, operation and 

control of process industries such 

as oil and gas, pulp and paper, 

petrochemicals, polymers and 

plastics and inorganic chemicals 

and fertilizers. 

ENGINEERING CO-OP... 

WORKING FOR YOU 

Highlights of what our talented 

Co-op students can do for you 

and your organization: 

· Analyze and devise wastewater 

treatment solutions 

· Sample and test ground water 

and soil 

· Perform quality control and 

testing procedures 

· Operate HPLC equipment to 

perform various analytical tests 

· Validate process design, operation 

and control systems 

· Prepare and monitor project cost 

estimates 

· Track and monitor facility changes 

and updates 

· Calculate and design floor and 

pipe layouts for various circuits 

· Operate small scale bioreactors 

Chemical and Biological Engineering is a unique program that merges the 

two complementary fields. Students take foundational courses on physical, 

chemical and biological sciences, transport phenomena, kinetics, separations, 

process engineering and design and economics. Through their academic 

courses, students also become well versed in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB and 

Aspen software. 

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Photo: Chemical and Biological Engineering Co-op Student, 

Tina Lee


CIVIL 


www.civil.ubc.ca 

www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ 

engineering 


· OKANAGAN CAMPUS 

Civil Engineering students obtain a strong fundamental knowledge of mathematics, physics, 

chemistry, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and structures. Students further focus their 

studies on sub-disciplines including environmental, geotechnical, hydraulics, structures and 

transportation engineering. Students understand the design and structural analysis of a truss, 

use building information modeling software and learn about plane surveying methods. 

OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATION 

ENVIRONMENTAL 


· Emphasizes developing expertise 

in addressing environmental 

engineering problems. 






· Complete project estimation, 

quantity take-offs and tendering 

· Carry out plane surveying 

· Perform field and laboratory tests/ 

soil sample collection 

· Review and update drawing using 

AutoCAD and Revit 

· Conduct site and building 

inspection 

· Contribute to structural designs 

· Assist with transportation planning 

and traffic analysis 

· Assist in construction project 

management 

· Analyze data and compose 

written reports 

· Participate in environmental 

assessments 

Photo: Civil Engineering Co-op Student, Jacob Onifade 

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COMPUTER 


www.ece.ubc.ca 


OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATION 

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 

· Emphasizes the methods and 

process for the design of softwareintensive 

computer systems 

including software design, 

software quality, user interface 

and software project 

management. 






· Design microprocessor systems 

· Analyze, design and implement 

computer networks and protocols 

· Create framework designs using 

Visual Basic, C++ and Java 

· Perform quality manual and 

automated testing procedures 

· Install and maintain software and 

hardware components 

· Develop real-time digital systems 

· Perform studies and assess 

power quality and distribution 

designs 

· Identify and solve software defects 

· Build high-speed processing and 

video, voice and data networks 

· Develop front-end web user 

interfaces (GUIs) 

Computer Engineering students develop comprehensive skills in digital 

and analog circuit design, microprocessors systems design and electronics, 

electromagnetic and signal and system analysis for communications and 

instrumentation applications. Students become well versed in software design 

and hardware-software integration through their academic courses and project 

work. 

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Photo: Computer Engineering Co-op Student, Yasmine Jalali


ELECTRICAL 


www.ece.ubc.ca 


engineering 




BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 

· Concentrates on courses ranging 

from anatomy, physiology, 

biomedical instrumentation, 

bio-signals and systems, medical 

imaging, regulatory standards and 

design processes. 

ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS 


· Emphasizes control, protection 

and reliable operation of power 

grids, electromechanical actuators, 

electric propulsion, electrical power 

systems as well as industrial and 

manufacturing processes. 

NANOTECHNOLOGY AND 

MICROSYSTEMS ENGINEERING 

· Focuses on next-generation 

electronics where chips integrate 

mechanical, fluidic, biological and 

optical components, and where 

nanometer scale features are 

forcing changes in the design of 

transistors and other basic circuit 

elements. 

Electrical Engineering students learn topics including physics, electric circuits, 

analog and digital electronics, electric and magnetic fields, communications, 

signal processing and controls. Students can take advanced courses related to 

systems and controls, nanotechnology and microsystems, biomedical 

engineering materials and electromechanics. 






· Analyze, test and debug analog 

and digital circuits 

· Produce and revise lighting and 

instrumentation layout diagrams 

using AutoCAD 

· Assemble and test DC and 

AC circuits 

· Program in Assembly, C, and C++ 

· Create biomedical instruments 

to measure and analyze human 

body signals 

· Conduct risk assessments of 

transmission assets 

· Develop and integrate embedded 

firmware 

· Design, implement and verify VHDL 

and Verilog based designs 

Photo: Electrical Engineering Co-op Student, Annelies Tjebbes 

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ENVIRONMENTAL 


www.enve.ubc.ca 





Co-op students can do for you and 

your organization: 

· Assist with water shortage 

response plans and water 

conservation activities 

· Collect, analyze and monitor 

samples in the field 

· Perform all required quality 

control procedures 

· Monitor and assess groundwater 

samples 

· Plan site prescriptions for planting 

and restoration 

· Assist in laboratory testing and 

data analysis 

· Participate in geophysical surveys 

· Serve as field assistants on 

construction projects 

· Conduct site assessments 

· Perform calibration, maintenance, 

troubleshooting and repairs 

The Environmental Engineering Program is a unique joint-degree program 

offered by the University of Northern British Columbia and the University 

of British Columbia. Students apply science and engineering principles to 

improve the quality of air, land, water and living systems. 

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Photo: Master of Engineering (Civil) Co-op Student, Jim 

Sing 

and Environmental Engineering Co-op Student, Yihting Lim


GEOLOGICAL 


www.geoeng.ubc.ca 



APPLIED GEOPHYSICS ENGINEERING 

· Focuses on a combination of 

geotechnical, environmental as well as 

minerals and fuels exploration. 

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 

· Emphasizes groundwater flow, 

contaminant migration, design of landfills 

and environmental cleanup. 

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 

· Focuses on site investigation, design of 

foundations, tunnels, excavations, dams, 

reservoirs, landfills, roads, railway grade, 

slope stabilization, mine excavations and 

forestry. 

MINERALS AND FUELS 

EXPLORATION ENGINEERING 

· Concentrates on developing skills 

in petrology as well as geology and 

economics of ore deposits or petroleum 

and coal. Foundation courses in 

geotechnical and environmental are also 

taught. 

Geological Engineering students apply the principles of engineering, 

chemistry and physics. This interdisciplinary program combines aspects of 

earth sciences, Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering with a fundamental 

understanding of natural processes, materials in 

the earth surface and near-surface environments. 






· Conduct feasibility studies 

· Assess groundwater contamination and 

design remediation schemes 

· Investigate geotechnical conditions for 

major works (dams, tunnels, 

transportation corridors, pipelines) 

· Design structures in rocks 

· Assess land contamination and salination 

· Evaluate landslide hazard and 

design control strategies 

· Design mine pit-slopes 

· Design management strategies and 

control structures for mine tailings and 

waste rock 

· Assess and develop conventional and 

unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs 

· Conduct geophysical surveys for 

geotechnical or resource applications 

Photo: Geological Engineering Co-op Student, Caroline 

Carsted 

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INTEGRATED 


www.igen.ubc.ca 


Integrated Engineering students receive a multidisciplinary undergraduate 

engineering education, with a focus on engineering design. Students 

develop knowledge and skills in Chemical and Biological, Civil, Electrical, 

Materials, Mechanical and Mining Engineering during their academic 

studies. They take courses in material, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics 

and systems involving biological, chemical and electro-mechanical 

components. 






· Apply engineering design 

principles in building envelope 

construction sites 

· Research, design and test battery 

management systems 

· Utilize project management skills 

· Assist in marketing and sales of 

technical products 

· Design electrical circuits and 

systems 

· Perform field and laboratory tests/ 

soil sample collection 

· Review and update drawing using 

AutoCAD and SolidWorks 

· Research and draft test 

procedures by performing black 

box testing 



· Prepare client reports and 

presentations 

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Photo: Integrated Engineering Co-op Student, Robert Laird


MATERIALS 


www.mtrl.ubc.ca 



BIOMATERIALS ENGINEERING 

· Concentrates on biomedical 

equipment, physiology/anatomy, 

clinical and industrial biomedical 

engineering, biomaterials and 

nanofibre technology. 

MANUFACTURING AND 

PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING 

· Emphasizes microstructural 

analysis, failure of materials, 

microstructure evolution, 

electronic materials and 

composite materials. 

MINERALS AND METALS 

EXTRACTION ENGINEERING 

· Focuses on physical mineral 

processes, reactor design, 

process mineralogy, 

hydrometallurgy and flotation. 

Materials Engineering students develop in-depth knowledge of the entire life 

cycle of materials. This includes the recovery of materials from minerals, 

making engineered materials, manufacturing materials into products, 

understanding and evaluating materials performance, proper disposal and 

recycling of materials and evaluating societal and economic benefits. 






· Perform quality control and 

testing 

· Evaluate performance and failure 

analysis 

· Investigate and assess materials 

selection 

· Collect, prepare and analyze 

samples 

· Carry out process design and 

optimization procedures 

· Assess plating and coating 

studies 

· Devise processes for making and 

disposing of materials 

· Conduct materials processing, 

application, characterization 

and design 

· Complete metallographic analysis 

· Perform alloy behavior studies 

Photo: Materials Engineering Co-op Student, Shannon 

Hoekstra 

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MECHANICAL 


www.mech.ubc.ca 


engineering 



Mechanical Engineering students gain extensive knowledge in topics 

including design, fluid mechanics, materials science, manufacturing 

processes, solid mechanics and control systems. They develop a foundation 

in engineering concepts and application of practical design skills which are 

integral to the program. 


BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 

· Focuses on solid mechanics, fluid 

dynamics, dynamics and design as 

applied to implantable and external 

biomedical devices. Students learn 

mechanical properties of biological 

tissues and study human body systems. 

MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING 

· Integrates core mechanical engineering 

courses and selected electronics 

and software engineering courses 

to design devices with embedded 

electronics, sensors, actuators and 

related systems. Students develop skills 

in machine design and analysis, 

instrumentation, control systems and 

software engineering. 

THERMOFLUIDS ENGINEERING 

· Studies related to aircraft, naval 

architecture, clean energy technology, 

pulp and paper, fluid and thermal 

processes, and heating, ventilation and 

air conditioning. 






· Conduct testing and analysis of devices 

and products 

· Carry out predictive and preventative 

maintenance planning 



· Design cycle stages including generation 

of functional requirements, critical 

function analysis, design drawings, 

material selection, prototyping and 

testing 

· Produce, revise and update plans and 

drawings using 2-D and 3-D CAD 

software 

· Complete building energy assessments 

and write reports 

· Perform analytical and numerical failures 

and fatigue analyses 

· Design and integrate electro-mechanical 

systems 

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Photo: UBC Okanagan Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student, 

Rob Pletscher and Co-op Supervisor, Chris Ptak


MINING 


www.mining.ubc.ca 



MINING ENGINEERING 

· Focuses on structural geology 

and rock mechanics, mining 

methods, rock fragmentation, 

mine feasibility study, mine 

ventilation, ore deposit modeling, 

mineral planning and mining 

design. 

PROCESSING ENGINEERING 

· Emphasizes comminution, 

physical separation, flotation, 

hydrometallurgy, process control, 

processing precious metal ores, 

plant and process design, oil 

sands processing and coal 

preparation technology. 

Mining Engineering students gain a thorough knowledge of general 

engineering principles, complemented by courses specific to mining and 

mineral processing. They learn responsible mining practices and receive a 

cross-discipline approach to mining by developing a fundamental 

understanding of mining, mineral processing, economics, management and 

environmental and social responsibilities. 






· Assist in extracting and 

processing ore 

· Aid in mechanization and 

maintenance planning 

· Perform operational monitoring 

and control 

· Conduct computer analysis 

and simulation 

· Develop short- and long-term 

mining plans 

· Conduct geotechnical 

assessments for surface and 

underground operations 

· Analyze environmental impacts 

· Conduct metallurgical studies 

· Assist with designing and 

planning processing plants 

· Prepare technical and economic 

feasibility studies 

Photo: Mining Engineering Co-op Student, Enoch Tong 

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GRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM 

MASTER OF 


www.engineering.ubc.ca/meng 



The Master of Engineering is a course-based professional 

program designed for engineering graduates who wish 

to complement engineering courses with management 

knowledge. In addition to engineering courses, students can 

choose from a variety of courses such as entrepreneurship and 

technology management. 

SPECIALIZATIONS IN MASTER OF ENGINEERING: 

· Biomedical 

· Chemical and Biological 

· Civil 

· Clean Energy 

· Geological 

· Electrical and Computer 

· Materials 

· Mechanical 

· Mining 

MASTER OF 

SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 

www.icics.ubc.ca/mss 


Master of Software Systems students advance their skills in 

cutting-edge knowledge in software engineering while using 

a blend of theory and practice. The program emphasizes 

software system development and implementation by 

providing 

a background in modern network architecture, internet and 

web programming, real-time and distributed systems, 

security, modern programming languages and databases. 

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on the inside track to the best and brightest— 

UBC Engineering Co-op students. UBC Engineering 

Co-op Program—Working For You. 

Photo: Electrical Engineering Co-op Student, Alexandra 

Burgin

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