Electrical Engineering Intern in Burnaby, British Columbia

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team here at the Burnaby, BC office!

This position will start in January 2025.

8-month term candidates are preferred. However, we are open to considering exceptional candidates who can commit to a 4-month term, with the possibility of extending the contract based on performance and project needs.

Job responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Support design and specification development for electrical power and distribution systems, lighting and low voltage.

• Support design and specification of process control devices for various processes including water/wastewater treatment and industrial applications.

• Assist in the design team achieving engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis)

• Comply with applicable regulations, standards, corporate procedures and sound engineering practices.

• Work closely with and under the supervision of engineers from the EIC (Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls) Design team

• Work with other disciplines as an integrated multi-disciplinary project delivery team

• Provide design and contract document production support as required.

• Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.

• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids

• Research and apply electrical/building code, regulatory and industry code requirements

• Prepare electrical design calculations/reports, utilize electrical design software

• Work and be familiar with AECOM’s project CADD and design standards, including capability of learning and adopting clients’ standard and requirements upon request

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Currently in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Must have completed two years of study in the relevant field

Preferred Requirements

• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as AutoCAD, Revit).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard PC based office software

• Exposure to electrical power system and or instrumentation, automation.

• Exposure to construction industry.

• Industrial co-op job experience.

• Exposure to the Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) or any application code.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship not provided

• Relocation assistance not provided

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $26.00/hour – $30.00/hour.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10115235

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd