Junior Electrical Technologist/Engineer (Co-op)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking a Jr. Electrical Technologist/Engineer intern to assist with various projects for the Royal Canadian Navy. The role involves technical studies, report writing, and 3D modeling. Candidates should be enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or Technology program and possess skills in AutoCAD and MS Office. Join a team dedicated to supporting Canada's marine industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of technical studies, drawings/specifications, and 3D models.
• Assist with report writing and equipment selection.
• Participate in engineering change proposals.
• Work on systems integration projects.
• Develop 3D models of ship equipment and compartment arrangements.
• Quality control of drawings.
• Conduct engineering analysis.

Skills

Familiar with AutoCAD

Interest in Rhino or other 3D modeling software

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Enrollment in an Electrical Engineering or Technology program

Job description

Overview

Are you an Engineer or Technologist, in the electrical field looking for an opportunity in the marine industry? Join Fleetway Inc.’s engineering team and be a part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and the Halifax Class Design Agent contracts. Through these contracts Fleetway’s engineers and technologists provide a full range of technical data management and engineering support services to the Royal Canadian Navy. Be part of a team that produces complex designs to support new structures and systems, that will ensure the Royal Canadian Navy is “ready to help, ready to lead and ready to fight”.

If we sound like a team you’d like to be a part of, and make a difference with, then we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a qualified Jr. Electrical Technologist/Engineer student for our Ottawa office location.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Enrollment in an Electrical Engineering or Technology program
• Years of Experience Required:
• Familiar with AutoCAD
• Interest in Rhino or other 3D modeling software
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

*We encourage applicants to apply even if you do not have all of the above qualifications or experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• During your internship, you can expect to be part of an outstanding group of Naval Architects, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers and technologists.
• We tailor your work experience to your skills and abilities. If you choose to work on one specific project and hone your skills in a particular area, we can make that happen. If you prefer broader project exposure across a variety of client projects, we can make that happen too.
• Supported by your peers, you have exposure to a wide variety of Government, Military, Commercial, Oil and Gas and Industrial based project work. You can expect as a co-op student/intern to gain valuable work experience and broad project exposure by:
  • Participating in the development of technical studies, drawings/specifications, and 3D models
  • Assisting with report writing and equipment selection
  • Participating in engineering change proposals
  • Working on systems integration projects
  • Developing 3D models of ship equipment and compartment arrangements
  • Quality Control of drawings
  • Conducting engineering analysis; such as finite element analysis