Electrical Engineering Intern – Energy (Fall 2022) - ( 220001TY )
Description
Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you'll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you'll find yourself working with leaders in pulp & paper and tissue, power generation and transmission, oil and gas, mining, food and beverage, composite wood products. in one of the world's top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
Our Stantec Fredericton office is currently looking for an Electrical Engineering Co-op Student to join our Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls group in Fredericton for Fall 2022 for either an 8 or 12-month term. The EI&C team works closely with other disciplines including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Process, and Environmental on projects across many industries. Some of the industries we regularly work in include: Power and Utilities, Wood Products, Mining, Food and Beverage, and Oil and Gas. We are looking for a detail oriented, committed individual with an openness and willingness to learn.
Co-op Students in Our Team:
As an ideal candidate, you will be an excellent communicator, skilled problem-solver, have the ability to take ownership of work tasks, and enjoy working in a team environment. As part of our team you will have the opportunity to be exposed to many aspects of engineering projects. These include electrical and controls system design, equipment and installation package development, construction support, commissioning, project estimating, and more.
Your role will be to assist our team in the execution of power distribution and controls system designs. As an up and coming professional we expect you to take ownership of your assigned tasks, document your work, and demonstrate your skills as they develop.
As an employer, we value each individual, and will take a keen interest in your personal development by providing you with access to a variety of training opportunities, technical tutorials, and a mentorship program.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a member of our Fredericton EI&C team, your role may include:
- Learn and understand the Canadian Electrical Code and National Electrical Code to:
- Apply codes to distribution systems, cabling and cable support system design, and building electrical services or fire alarm design.
- Generate motor and load lists and design motor control centers.
- Select, size, and route cable tray and conduit and help create associated layout drawings.
- Size and select power and control cables for various loads and devices.
- Contribute to industrial building services designs (lighting, HVAC, communications, heat tracing, etc.)
- Contribute to construction cost estimating and equipment specifications.
- Contribute to the assembly of electrical and controls installation work packages for electrical contractors.
- Assist the design team in completing fundamental engineering tasks.
- Conduct basic engineering design calculations.
- Collect field information (visit work site)
- Undertake CADD related functions.
- Assist with programming and development of databases.
- Help further internal efforts to improve the operations of the department (e.g. create new tools and progress new work methods, progress internal projects).
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- You must be able to legally work in Canada.
- Possession of a valid driver's license is considered an asset.
- Note that some intermittent travel may be expected as part of this role.
Education and Experience
Working towards your Electrical Engineering Degree (completing 3rd or 4th year preferably)
Generally speaking, the successful candidate will be working out of our Stantec Consulting office located on Prospect Street in Fredericton, NB. Strict COVID-19 protocols have been set out to provide a safe effective working environment.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Primary Location : Canada-New Brunswick-Fredericton
Job : Co-op/Summer/Intern Student (Co-op/Summer Use Only)
Organization : BC-1335 Energy-Canada East
Employee Status : Temporary
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 17, 2022, 6:36:04 AM
Req ID: 220001TY
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