Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support our team. This role is designed to provide practical, hands-on exposure to engineering work in a collaborative and supervised environment. This internship provides an opportunity to gain real-world experience while building technical skills in a supportive learning environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with defining, analyzing, and solving basic engineering problems under guidance

• Support research and technical analyses that contribute to internal engineering studies and reports

• Help gather information from on-site field assessments and assist with report preparation

• Participate in supervised site visits to construction projects across British Columbia and Canada

• Work closely with Engineers and internal project teams to support ongoing projects

• Receive training in Building Code requirements and the fundamentals of fire engineering

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Communication & Analytical Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities; analytical mindset with keen attention to detail. Ability to document observations clearly and concisely for senior consultants and project managers.
• Organizational & Time Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate field notes, and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional Attributes: Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and a proactive approach to learning. Ability to work collaboratively with experienced consultants and adapt to feedback.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to work in person in our Vancouver, BC, Canada office on a hybrid schedule.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

J.S. Held may use AI‑enabled tools within our systems to enhance certain parts of our recruitment process. While these technologies support our teams, they do not replace human judgment when reviewing applications. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by J.S. Held employees. This job posting reflects an active hiring need for a current vacancy.

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