Engineering or Computer Science Intern/Co-Op (AI/Data)

Clifton, an award-winning engineering and environmental consultancy, that opened its doors in 1978. The goal was simple: provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to help our clients build our communities. Forty years later, we are now one of the largest and most respected independent engineering firms in Western Canada. Clifton is continuing to grow and develop new markets. 

At Clifton, you become part of a professional community that thrives on the contributions of junior and seasoned team members alike. Seasoned experts invest heavily in junior members, mentoring them in both the technical and non-technical aspects of their role, helping them to advance their careers. Our new team members bring fresh ideas and contribute to the multiple perspectives from which we view challenges. This promotes the innovation and agility that keeps us thriving. 

We value our people and encourage work-life harmony. We offer a compensation package with a competitive salary, a pension plan, health benefits, and one of the most comprehensive employee assistance programs in the industry. 

Clifton is seeking an Engineering or Computer Science student to join our Calgary office for an 8-month internship or co-op beginning in May 2026. In this role, you will support Clifton’s multi-disciplinary project teams on a variety of tasks and assignments, gaining hands-on experience and insight into how AI can enhance engineering and business workflows. You will develop a strong understanding of practical engineering applications while completing a meaningful business project focused on AI-enabled project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Clifton’s AI initiative by assisting with practical improvements to how projects information is created, organized, found, and reused.
• Contribute to initiatives such as:
  • Organizing and standardizing templates and precedents
  • Improving document search and information retrieval
  • Supporting QA/QC consistency in deliverables
  • Documenting best practices for safe and effective AI use.
• Assist with evaluating AI use cases across engineering, environmental, geomatics, and corporate teams.
• Support data preparation, documentation, and validation activities.
• Plan, execute, and document assigned work with guidance from a mentor and project sponsor.
• Complete other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least two (2) years of study at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work in collaboration with project teams across the company.
• Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest in process improvement, information management, or practical AI tools is an asset (training and support will be provided).
  
  

What to Expect

• Exposure to a variety of field and office tasks in support of Clifton’s business.
• An introduction to project requirements, safety expectations, and the fundamentals of high-quality documentation and reporting.
• Gradual ownership of a defined business project supporting improved efficiency, quality, or consistency in project delivery.
• Ongoing mentorship and guidance from a project sponsor to plan, execute, and document work.
• Preparation and delivery of a short presentation summarizing project outcomes and recommendations to Clifton’s leadership team.
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a leading consulting engineering firm.
• Exposure to real-world business and project delivery challenges.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals across technical and operational teams.
• Valuable professional connections and potential future employment opportunities.

Apply 

All applicants must be legally eligible to work for Clifton in Canada. Please apply with your resume to recruitment@clifton.ca or through our website.

Clifton is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. Our goal is to build teams that mirror the richness of the communities we serve, valuing the diverse perspective and unique contributions of everyone; therefore, we warmly welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, and other historically underrepresented groups and encourage you to let us know if you require accommodation through the interview process.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. You will be evaluated on the relative degree to which you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the position assignment.

Join us and be part of the Clifton Difference.