Engineering student's work on Great Lakes waterways earns return Coast Guard placement
University of Windsor civil engineering student Julian Houle-Tymeczko gained hands-on experience in waterways engineering and project management during a co-op placement with the Canadian Coast Guard's Waterways Management Program in Sarnia. (SUBMITTED BY JULIAN HOULE-TYMECZKO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
From assessing navigation risks on the Detroit River to developing tools that support dredging projects, University of Windsor civil engineering student Julian Houle-Tymeczko is helping the Canadian Coast Guard tackle challenges that keep Canada's waterways navigable.
After completing a summer co-op placement with the Coast Guard's Waterways Management Program in Sarnia, Houle-Tymeczko has been invited to return for a second work term from January to April 2027.