Technical Safety Engineering Student

Wood is currently recruiting a Technical Safety Engineering Student for the Winter 2027 semester, to work in our St. John’s office on large scale brownfield energy, mining, and hydro projects. Technical Safety is a broad and technically demanding field that includes engineering assessment and design work in relation to fire protection / suppression, fire and gas detection, escape / evacuation / rescue systems, as well as risk assessment and management.

The ideal individual will be eager to learn, highly motivated, and have excellent attention to detail. If this sounds like you and you are interested in working within a team of friendly and dedicated professionals, apply today!

Our Clients and Projects

 Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. 

• Ensuring project schedules and client approved budgets are managed and met.
• Liaison with third party contractors and vendors in the procurement of materials and equipment.
• Operate in a multidiscipline environment to complete large scale projects for our clients.
• Provide Engineering support were required within the Technical Safety group.
• Completion of Bill of Materials for the procurement of material and services.
• Population of engineering database deliverables for project Closeouts including management of technical safety related recommendation closure.
• Adhering to all HSEQ requirements in accordance with Wood procedures and management systems
• Originating  documentation including but not limited to design drawings, technical specifications, data sheets, and reports.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Currently enrolled in a University Engineering co-op program 
• Excellent verbal and communications skills 
• Excellent technical writing skill   
• Team focused attitude with a commitment to quality
•  Innovative problem-solving mindset 
• Strong safety orientation
• Strong relationship management and communication skills 
• Ability to interact with multidiscipline personnel in engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors and client representatives on project-related topics
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple and conflicting priorities 
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook