Electrical Designer Co-op

Merrick; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ottawa seeks a college or graduate school Electrical student for a paid summer Co-Op for Summer 2026. The position involves gaining technical experience in electrical design through client projects, requiring collaboration and problem-solving skills. Candidates must have a graduation date after August 2026, knowledge of electrical design, and must be pursuing an Electrical Engineering or Technologist degree. This role offers professional training, flexible work hours, and real project involvement.

Benefits

Professional Training and Skill Development

Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays

Real work on Real client projects

Coaching and Mentoring

Weekly Training Meetings including 'Meet the CEO and President'

And Much More!

Qualifications

• Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.
• Must be entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree.
• Client requirements require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical experience in electrical design.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and interface with clients.
• Manage schedules and budgets, work independently.

Skills

Knowledge of facility electrical and lighting design

Good written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree as an Electrical Engineer or Technologist

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Power distribution design software (SKM, PowerTools, Easy Power)

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Electrical student for a paid summer Co‑Op for Summer 2026 at our Ottawa, Ontario office. Imagine working on rewarding client projects and being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities! Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.

The summer Co‑Op has a commitment of approximately mid‑May through August 2026.

We will be accepting resumes for this opportunitythrough February 20, 2026. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received followed by interviews. Offers will be extended in the Spring. Timeframe subject to change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Merrick Co‑Op Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical design. Our intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to, facility electrical power, lighting, grounding, fire detection, lighting system, communication systems and security and access control. The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality. Students who have recently graduated will not be considered. Please look for Entry Level Electrical Engineer positions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduation date after August 2026 to be eligible.
• Knowledge of facility electrical and lighting design and/or power system design.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate or technologist degree.
• Must be pursuing a degree as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Technologist with an electrical emphasis.
• Client requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of power distribution design software (SKM, PowerTools, Easy Power).
• Local candidates are strongly preferred.

PERKS

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President"
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e‑mail, hard copy or third‑party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes; RRSP, and unique work‑life benefits.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.