Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

The Facilities team at Calgary Airports supports the planning, operation, and continuous improvement of critical airport infrastructure that keeps the airport running safely and efficiently every day. Their work matters because it directly impacts passenger experience, operational reliability, and the long‑term sustainability of one of Canada’s busiest airports. By working collaboratively across engineering, operations, and maintenance, the team helps deliver safe, high‑quality solutions that enable Calgary Airports to meet its operational, regulatory, and strategic goals.

• Asset verification, tagging and set‑up in CMMS /li>
• Utility consumption variance monitoring
• Mechanical system PM performance monitoring

• Mechanical heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) performance studies
• HVAC load transfer re‑design study
• BMS AI energy management proof of concept
• All other mechanical projects including but not limited to restoration and recertification of escalators and elevator systems, heating redesign, etc.

• To qualify for a Co‑op or Internship position, you must be enrolled in a post‑secondary program, which includes Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (3rd – 4th year) or similar discipline, which requires a work term as a formal component of the curriculum, and you must provide documentation confirming that the work term is an academic requirement.
• You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
• Experience working with technical data or performance metrics (academic or work‑based).
• Exposure mechanical systems, maintenance concepts, or asset management through coursework or projects.

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Curiosity and interest in learning how mechanical building systems and facilities operate in real life.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, or technical software, and a willingness to learn new tools and systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders in the airport community.

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines, and our crew thrives both at work and  believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision‑making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.