Mechanical Engineering Intern
About The Position
WhiteWater West is seeking multiple Mechanical Engineering Interns to join our Engineering team at our Richmond head office for a 4-month term starting September 8, 2026 (possibility of an extension)! In this position, you will work under the guidance of a Professional Engineer registered in BC as you undertake a variety of tasks to assist the multi-disciplinary Engineering department. Examples of previous work assignments include: supporting Continuous Improvement efforts, creating design documentation, and occasional opportunities to assist in developing CAD models and evaluate design elements. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- Participating or recently completed post-secondary design education (prefer Mechanical Technologist, Mechanical Engineer, or Mechatronics student)
- Proficient with CAD software including SolidWorks; CSWA would be a definite asset
- Knowledge of drawings standards (ASME Y14.100) would be a definite asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Curious with the desire to understand and a passion to learn
- Ability to develop effective internal and external working relationships
- Exceptional ability to listen, communicate (written and oral) and collaborate
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-starter and energetic
- Detail-oriented with critical thinking
Nice To Haves
- CSWA would be a definite asset
- Knowledge of drawings standards (ASME Y14.100) would be a definite asset
Responsibilities
- Work with staff to transition existing designs from legacy systems into the PLM database for water slide parts, product assemblies, electrical/mechanical items, and structural elements
- Analyze differences in worldwide materials standards and perform relevant calculations to propose standard substitutions
- Mark up existing drawings to identify parts either already in PLM or needing to be set up in PLM and work with staff to set up such parts
- Work within existing protocols for creation and file storage of all parts, assemblies, and drawings
- Occasional maintenance and rework of existing parts, assemblies, and drawings to conform to current protocols
- Creation of CAD models, fabrication part drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs) for use by our manufacturers
- Perform other duties as requested by the Design Manager
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
