Electrical Engineer Summer Student Intern

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently seeking a Electrical Engineering or I&C Summer Student  to join our Mining & Minerals team in Oakville, Ontario who will apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the organization’s products and services. The Student will plan, schedule and conduct technically engineering assignments requiring judgment, independent evaluation, selection and significant adaptation and deviation from standard techniques and procedures. 

Key Responsibilities:

Engage in tasks related to the one or more than one of the following engineering subjects:

• Power System Protection and Switchgear
• Electrical Engineering Materials
• Utilization of Electrical Power
• Analysis of Electrical Power System
• Power System Operation and Control
• Extra High Voltage Transmission
• Control System Engineering
• Instrumentation and measurement
• Drafting, computer-aided design (CAD)
• Coordinating work with other related discipline engineers and designers
• Working closely with supervisor and checkers from start to completion of tasks/projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Skills / Qualifications

• 3rd Year Engineering Student, Electrical and I&C Discipline 
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Authorization to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
• Knowledge of Excel, AutoCAD, MS Office
• ***This is a Summer Position, relocation assistance or living allowances will not be provided for this position.
• Candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance from Oakville, ON office or be willing to relocate and live in Oakville area at own expense

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.