Electrical Engineering Intern (Co-op)
Startec
- Calgary, AB
- Training
- Full-time
- Collaborate with senior engineers to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for project planning and design.
- Support the development of project scopes, objectives, and specifications.
- Conduct research on relevant electrical engineering concepts, materials, and technologies.
- Gather data from various sources, such as technical documents, databases, and literature.
- Assist in the analysis of research findings to inform project decisions.
- Utilize engineering software and tools to perform calculations and simulations.
- Verify and validate data to ensure accuracy in engineering models.
- Assist in interpreting simulation results and making recommendations.
- Collaborate with engineers to generate technical reports, project plans, and design documentation.
- Assist in the creation of engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
- Ensure that project documentation is organized, up-to-date, and accessible to team members.
- Assist in the preparation of project presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Summarize project progress, findings, and key insights in clear and concise reports.
- Participate in project review meetings to present updates and findings.
- Assist in quality control checks to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards.
- Identify and report any deviations or issues that may impact project quality.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, technicians, and project managers, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Maintain effective communication channels to relay project status and requirements.
- Support the design phase by creating detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and plans using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software or other relevant tools.
- Collaborate closely with project engineers to translate design concepts and specifications into accurate and comprehensive drawings.
- Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
- Contribute to the writing, editing, and formatting of technical reports to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
- Maintain organized project files and records, including all design documents, revisions, and related documentation.
- Facilitate the retrieval of project documents for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in design review meetings with project engineers and stakeholders to present design drawings and discuss design concepts.
- Actively engage in discussions, contribute insights, and document feedback and action items.
- Gain a deep understanding of the project's quality standards and specifications.
- Study industry-specific quality control measures and best practices.
- Collaborate with the project team to effectively interpret and apply quality standards.
- Conduct inspections, checks, and measurements on project components, materials, and workmanship as directed.
- Document instances of non-compliance with quality standards, including photographs and measurements.
- Ensure accurate, well-organized, and timely submission of reports.
- Assist in implementing corrective actions to address identified quality issues.
- Monitor the progress and effectiveness of corrective actions and report on it.
- Ensure project activities align with established quality control protocols.
- Actively engage in learning and applying fundamental engineering concepts and principles relevant to the specific project and organization.
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and seminars to deepen your understanding of engineering theories and methodologies.
- Collaborate with project engineers to relate theoretical knowledge to practical project applications
- Learn to effectively use engineering software and tools commonly employed in your field.
- Practice using CAD (Computer-Aided Design), simulation software, data analysis tools, and other relevant applications.
- Work with mentors to improve proficiency in specific software packages used within Startec.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
- Strong academic record and a genuine interest in engineering.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
- Proficiency in computer applications relevant to engineering (CAD, simulation software, etc.) is an asset.
- Previous internship or project experience related to engineering is an asset.