UBC Engineering Co-op: Recruitment Guide

ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM RECRUITMENT GUIDE

UBC ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

WORKING FOR YOU. Co-operative Education (Co

classroom learning with practical work experien our future engineers - gain paid, relevant and experience in Co-op work term opportunities. like yours - gain access to bright, motivated stu and long-term employment. Since its beginnin University of British Columbia Engineering Co-o p secured over 16,500 work term opportunities fo r employers locally, nationally and around the world.

CONTENTS UBC—Top Ranking Attracts Best And Brightest

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The Co-op Advantage

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Hiring—Easy As 1-2-3 Global Opportunities Ready. Aim. Hire!

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GRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM Chemical and Biological Engineering

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Civil Engineering

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Computer Engineering

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Electrical Engineering

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Environmental Engineering

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Geological Engineering

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Integrated Engineering

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Materials Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

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Mining Engineering

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Master of Engineering

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Master of Software Systems

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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.

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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 ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

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.

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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 long-term 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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UBC ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

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

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Please visit www.ubcengineeringcoop.com for current information.

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UBC ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

WORK TERMS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED

BY CO-OP STUDENTS SINCE 1980 UBC IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE WORLD’S

BEST UNIVERSITIES

Photo: Integrated Engineering Co-op Student, Radu Postole

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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 preemployment 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 ENGINEERING

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.

Photo: Chemical and Biological Engineering Co-op Student, Tina Lee

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UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

CIVIL ENGINEERING 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.

www.civil.ubc.ca www.ubc.ca/okanagan/engineering · VANCOUVER CAMPUS · OKANAGAN CAMPUS OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATION ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING · Emphasizes developing expertise in addressing environmental engineering problems.

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · 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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UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

www.ece.ubc.ca · VANCOUVER CAMPUS

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.

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · 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.

Photo: Computer Engineering Co-op Student, Yasmine Jalali

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UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

www.ece.ubc.ca www.ubc.ca/okanagan/engineering · VANCOUVER CAMPUS · OKANAGAN CAMPUS OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS 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 ENGINEERING · 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.

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · 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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UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

www.enve.ubc.ca · VANCOUVER CAMPUS

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented 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

UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

www.geoeng.ubc.ca · VANCOUVER CAMPUS

OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS 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.

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · 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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UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

INTEGRATED ENGINEERING 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.

Photo: Integrated Engineering Co-op Student, Robert Laird

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www.igen.ubc.ca · VANCOUVER CAMPUS

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · 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 · Validate process design, operation and control systems · Prepare client reports and presentations

UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

MATERIALS ENGINEERING

www.mtrl.ubc.ca · VANCOUVER CAMPUS

OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS 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.

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · 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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UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

www.mech.ubc.ca www.ubc.ca/okanagan/engineering · VANCOUVER CAMPUS · OKANAGAN CAMPUS

OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS 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.

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.

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Photo: UBC Okanagan Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student, Rob Pletscher and Co-op Supervisor, Chris Ptak

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · Conduct testing and analysis of devices and products · Carry out predictive and preventative maintenance planning · Validate process design, operation and control systems · 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

UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

MINING ENGINEERING

www.mining.ubc.ca · VANCOUVER CAMPUS

OPTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS 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.

ENGINEERING CO-OP...

WORKING FOR YOU Highlights of what our talented Co-op students can do for you and your organization: · 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 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.

Photo: Mining Engineering Co-op Student, Enoch Tong

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GRADUATE ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM

MASTER OF ENGINEERING www.engineering.ubc.ca/meng · VANCOUVER CAMPUS · OKANAGAN CAMPUS 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 · VANCOUVER CAMPUS 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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CONNECT WITH TALENT. Join industry leaders 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