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
Moving through new cities and tech industries
By: Megan Dash | 4.5 min read
Padena Rasouli-Baghban reflects on venturing out of her comfort zone and how it led to an exciting career in software development, spanning across telecommunications, semiconductors and big tech.
Precision meets purpose in environmental engineering
By: Rafin Khan | 5 min read
Rafin Khan’s co-op terms taught him how engineering can blend creativity with precision to solve real-world challenges and create meaningful change.
Gaining independence and work experience in Ireland
By: Megan Dash | 4 min read
From designing cutting-edge biomedical devices to navigating life in a new country, Jordyn Maywood’s co-op adventures in Ireland pushed her engineering skills and personal growth to new heights.