Water Resources Engineering Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
Water is an invaluable resource. In our Water Resources Engineering program, students learn approaches to manage our water and land resources to ensure adequate clean water is available and design solutions to protect communities from floods and droughts. In the classroom and in the field, students learn to identify and evaluate watershed management options to protect and restore our groundwater, rivers and lakes. In addition to core engineering analysis and design courses, students will cover hydrology, heat and mass transfer, soil mechanics, groundwater quality, soil and water conservation, watershed systems design and environmental engineering systems.
University of Guelph Advantage
- Students begin their first work term after completing two years of their academic program and mastering the core skills needed to integrate into the workplace
- Co-op students complete a full semester course focused on job search skills and professionalism in the workplace
- Students are available for four or eight-month work terms
- Recruitment timelines are flexible, and employers can find the right student through our efficient, streamlined employment process
Student Strengths
Knowledge
Solid knowledge of machine design, digital electrical and electromechanical systems and systems analysis. Exposure to a variety of field, laboratory and office work in various sectors including consulting, industry, research, and municipal, provincial and federal governments.
Application
Experience writing formal reports including proposals, engineering design reports and technical laboratory reports.
Problem Solving
Effective project management, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills acquired from hands-on design courses.
Understanding
Solid understanding of modeling and design software and experience with hydrological simulation tools.
Water Resources Engineering Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Academic | Work |
| FIVE | Work | Academic |
Water Resources Engineering Course Sequencing
Based on the 2023/24 undergraduate calendar. Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- General Chemistry I
- Physics With Applications
- Engineering and Design I
- Calculus I
- Engineering Analysis
Winter
- General Chemistry II
- Calculus II
- Introduction To Programming
- Engineering Mechanics I
- Introductory Electricity And Magnetism
Fall
- Fluid Mechanics
- Geomorphology
- Applied Differential Equations
- Introduction to Cooperative Education
- Probability and Statistics For Engineers
- One Of: Introduction To Molecular and Cellular Biology or Introduction To Microbiology Engineering Systems Analysis
Winter
- Material Science
- Water Management
- Environmental Engineering Systems
- Engineering and Design II
- Numerical Methods
- 1 Restricted Elective
Summer
Work Term OneFall
- Engineering Economics
- Thermodynamics
- Water Quality
- Hydrology
- Soil Mechanics
- 1 Restricted Elective
Winter
Work Term Two
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Engineering
- Soil-Water Conservation Systems Design
- Urban Water Systems Design
- 2 Restricted Electives
Winter
- Engineering and Design III
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Groundwater Engineering
- 2 Restricted Electives
- Science and Technology In A Global Context
Summer
Work Term Four
Fall
Work Term Five
Winter
- Water Resources Engineering Design IV
- Watershed Systems Design
- 2 Restricted Electives
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