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Stantec Electrical Engineering Student - Buildings (Summer 2025) 4-8 Month Term in VANCOUVER, British Columbia
Electrical Engineering Student - Buildings (Summer 2025) 4-8 Month Term - ( 250000A4 )
Description
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
An opportunity exists for an Electrical Engineering Coop Student in our downtown Vancouver office’s Buildings Group.
Your Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate should be interested in the Canadian Electrical Code and how it plays a role in the built environment as the backbone for most systems we interact with. The successful candidate will also be a practical thinker who can project themselves into the position of an end user and apply that thinking to how you effectively operate electrical systems, including building electrical equipment, lighting, fire alarm and other life safety systems, communication systems and building management systems. Specific duties will include:
Preparation of CAD drawings from sketches or mark-ups for buildings related projects
Familiarization with load calculations, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations
Familiarization with lighting calculations to meet sustainability standards and regulations
Assistance to engineers and project managers may include:
Completion of equipment schedules, communications, security, and lighting systems
Preparation of single line diagrams and control schematics
Selection of electrical equipment, overcurrent protection devices, and wiring methods
Site inspections and site meetings
Preparation of technical reports
Project coordination including interfacing with clients and contractors.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Currently enrolled in the electrical engineering co-op or equivalent post-secondary program with availability for a 4 or 8-month internship.
Must have an interest in building systems including lighting, security, communication systems, and sustainable building design/green technology
Power related courses/knowledge is an asset
AutoCAD familiarity/experience is strongly preferred; Revit experience an asset
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail oriented team player and the ability to work independently
Preparation of Revit models and/or CAD drawings from sketches or mark-ups for buildings related projects
Education and Experience
- Students who have completed second or third year in an Electrical Engineering program are encouraged to apply. Prior relevant experience is a definite asset.
Typical office environment, including working with computers 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. #DesignYourPlace
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Salary Range(s):
- Lower Mainland $22.74 Per Hour - Lower Mainland $29.17 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver
Organization : BC-1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia
Employee Status : Temporary
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jan 23, 2025, 9:24:37 AM
Req ID: 250000A4
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans