Faculty of Engineering students secure competitive co-op jobs in industries across the world.
Co-op is an opportunity to study a discipline you are interested in while trying different jobs. Regardless of engineering program or major, every student’s co-op experience is different.
Faculty of Engineering students use creative problem solving and apply technical skills in a variety of professional environments.
This list of sample co-op jobs is organized by program and includes descriptions based on real co-op work term positions held by Waterloo students. We have not included employer names to maintain employer confidentiality. This list is intended to help you understand what your co-op pathway may look like based on your program. However, you should explore diverse employment opportunities throughout your six work terms.
Recent engineering co-op experiences
Navigating new cities and careers in tech
By: Megan Dash | 5 min read
How co-op helped Zain Salman explore various fields of software engineering and overcome the challenges of moving to a new city.
From startups to spacecrafts: The nonlinear journey to aerospace
By: Megan Dash | 5.5 min read
All the achievements, challenges and lessons Mihir Gupta learned from his nonlinear co-op journey that ended with him landing his dream role at Blue Origin.
Learning to lead through project management
By: Alison Chase | 6 min read
Management Engineering student, Mehr Adnan, found her passion for product management through co-op, blending technology, leadership and creativity to shape her future in big tech and content creation.