Building Electrical Intern - Summer 2027

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in Calgary is seeking an Electrical Engineering Student for a 12- or 16-month term. You will join the Buildings Engineering group and work with our electrical team on CAD, Revit drawings, and design support.

This summer internship offers hands-on experience with the Canadian Electrical Safety Code and Alberta Building Code, including load calculations, coordination with engineers and clients, and exposure to building electrical systems and lighting design.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented team player who has the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills and ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Power related courses and previous consulting experience would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or lighting software would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Organization and planning

Power-related coursework

AutoCAD

REVIT

Lighting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Lighting software

Job description

Stantec in Calgary is seeking an Electrical Engineering Student for a 12- or 16-month term. You will join the Buildings Engineering group and work with our electrical team on CAD, Revit drawings, and design support.

This summer internship offers hands-on experience with the Canadian Electrical Safety Code and Alberta Building Code, including load calculations, coordination with engineers and clients, and exposure to building electrical systems and lighting design.