Electrical Co-Op/Intern -Buildings (Winter 2025) 8 Month Term
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- Oct 15, 2024 Post Date
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- 240003SZ Requisition #
The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?
Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!
Your Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Student for our Edmonton Office. The successful candidate will be part of the Electrical team within the Building’s Engineering group.
Your Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate should have basic knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and Alberta Building Code, understanding of building electrical equipment and systems including normal and life safety power systems, communication systems and lighting systems.
Specific duties will include:
- Preparation of CAD and Revit drawings from sketches or mark-ups for buildings and non-buildings related projects
- Load calculations, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations
- Production of layout drawings for tender, construction, and record drawings
- Preparations of single line diagrams and control schematics
- Completion of photometric lighting calculations
- Support of Project coordination, management, and working in a team-based environment
- Assistance to engineers and project managers in:
- Completion of motor, communications, security, and lighting schedules
- The selection of electrical equipment, overcurrent protection devices, and wiring methods
- Preparation of technical reports
- Project coordination including interfacing with clients and contractors
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Detail oriented team player who has the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills and has an ability to work within tight deadlines
- Power related courses and previous consulting experience and knowledge would be considered an asset
- A working knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or lighting software would be considered an asset
Education and Experience
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or similar.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.