Electrical Engineering Intern

Location: Toronto, ON

Type: Full-time Internship (approx. 15 weeks)

Start: January 2027

Salary: $26.00 – $27.00/hour

Primero Americas is currently looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our growing team.
This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero’s growth and success. Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022, Toronto in 2023, and Salt Lake City in 2026, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants.

This internship is a real opportunity to build your skills in a hands-on environment while contributing to exciting, large-scale projects. We’re a team that values efficiency, accountability, and integrity, and we have fun while delivering serious results.

During this internship offers hands-on experience within an EPC/EPCM environment, where you will support the electrical engineering team in design, calculations, and project-related activities. You will gain exposure to real mining and industrial projects while developing practical technical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with electrical calculations, equipment sizing, and technical documentation
Support the development of single-line diagrams, layouts, and wiring diagrams
Work with designers/drafters to ensure accurate and compliant deliverables
Assist in equipment selection and vendor documentation review
Support engineers in power distribution design and related calculations
Participate in meetings, design reviews, and technical reporting
Learn and apply relevant codes, standards, and safety practices

What we’re looking for:

Currently in 3^rd or 4^th year of a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
Interest in electrical design within mining or industrial environments
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams
Basic understanding of power distribution and electrical systems
Comfortable with Microsoft Office; exposure to AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar tools is an asset
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn
Positive attitude and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Able to work in-person at our Toronto office, Monday to Friday

Internship details:

Paid full-time internship (approx. 15 weeks)
Must be part of a university-recognized internship program
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada
Casual dress code
Friendly and supportive team environment
Possibility of internship extension and/or conversion to a full-time role based on performance and business needs

Send your resume to [email protected]

About the company

Primero is a multinational EPC contractor that delivers turnkey projects in mineral processing, energy, iron ore, and non-process infrastructure. It operates with a vertically integrated model, handling test work, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and ongoing maintenance in-house. Primero earns revenue from engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance contracts to enable end-to-end project delivery, backed by NRW Holdings. It also runs apprenticeship programs to develop skilled workers and aims to provide reliable, integrated project delivery for global resource projects.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$800K

Headquarters

Osborne, Australia

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Ramelius tapped Primero for Mount Magnet expansion on September 14, 2026.
NRW's FY26 revenue rose 31.4% to A$4.3 billion, with Primero contributing.
Primero opened a new Perth St Georges Terrace head office in June 2026.

What critics are saying

Hope Downs 1 must finish by December 2026; delays hit Rio Tinto cash flow.
KCGM Growth was due by Q3 2026, compressing commissioning and handover risk.
A major KCGM or Hope Downs failure would shut Primero out of Tier-1 miners.

What makes Primero unique

Primero delivered Rio Tinto Hope Downs 1 NPI works and Northern Star KCGM megaprojects in 2026.
NRW’s FY26 results said Primero drove MET growth through major project execution.
Primero recruits North America process engineers, extending minerals-processing capability beyond Australia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Parental Leave
Benefits & Discounts
Employee Referral Rewards
Flexible Work Hours

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