Electrical Engineering CO-OP – Advanced Soil Moisture Sensing Systems

Company: RioT Technology Corp.

Location: Victoria (Sidney)

Time Commitment: 35 hours per week, flexible as long as the work gets done

Start Date: Ideally December 2025 or early January 2026

End Date: March 31, 2026, with possible extension

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Co-op Student to support the development of our next generation soil moisture sensors.

See attached file for posting and additional information.

At RioT Technology Corp. we are passionate about protecting natural environments by reducing water waste and improving environmental monitoring. Our soil moisture sensing solutions help agriculture, science, and government sectors optimize irrigation and minimize runoff. Our products are trusted in more than 50 countries.

We are a small and innovative engineering team where curiosity, problem solving, and hands‑on learning are valued. You will work directly with senior engineers, contribute to real hardware and firmware used worldwide, and gain experience across the full development cycle. Expect a collaborative environment, weekly team lunches, and opportunities to join field tests and product demonstrations.

If you enjoy building things, testing ideas, and working on meaningful environmental technology, this is a great place to grow.

You will contribute directly to the design, testing, and characterization of our TDT based soil moisture sensors and electronic subsystems.

• Design Assistance:
  Support senior engineers with analysis and design of digital and analog circuits for sensor prototypes
• PCB Development:
  Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout while applying DFM and signal integrity best practices
• Embedded Software:
  Help develop, test, and debug embedded C firmware for sensor operation and data acquisition
• Testing and Validation:
  Perform detailed laboratory testing and help characterize sensor accuracy and reliability
• Equipment Operation:
  Use DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies to troubleshoot circuits and verify design parameters
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Process and interpret sensor datasets, and contribute to technical reports and insights
• Documentation:
  Maintain clear and detailed records of designs, test procedures, and experimental results

• Currently enrolled in a Co-op program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (ideally 4th year with prior engineering experience)
• Familiarity or experience with digital and analog circuit design, basic simulation tools, embedded C programming for microcontrollers, using DMMs, DSOs, and standard lab equipment, data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Excel, and schematic capture and PCB layout for prototype development

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and within a small team
• Interest in environmental sensing, agriculture technology, or electronics development

A 4th year Electrical Engineering or similar program student with hands-on lab, firmware, or hardware experience.

This position is subsidized through ICTC’s WIL Digital Program. Students must meet the following requirements:

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident
• A protected person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Must be registered at a Canadian accredited post-secondary institution
• Students on work visas or study permits are not eligible

Click "Apply Now" to email your application. Or send your resume directly to with the subject line: "Engineering Winter 2026 Co-op".

We look forward to hearing from you!