About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental and industrial consulting. You will work alongside professional engineers in our Vancouver office, supporting project objectives through research, analysis, and documentation. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while working on technical tasks, such as the construction of standby diesel generator systems.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project planning and execution.
- Perform technical and operational tasks to support business and team needs.
- Participate in meetings by taking notes and tracking action items.
- Manage and deliver assignments on time.
- Attend Intern Workshops and Summer Series sessions.
- Complete an intern capstone project.
- Adapt to evolving project requirements and assignments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Data Science.
- Continued enrollment in your degree program following the internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to organize information, maintain documentation, and track tasks.
- Familiarity with technical, scientific, or data analysis tools.
- Ability to apply academic knowledge to technical challenges.
- Interest in consulting, client engagement, and technical communication.
- Willingness to perform field work under various conditions.
- Ability to review, interpret, and organize technical drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering principles or design concepts.
- Professionalism, curiosity, and a positive attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned firm based in Walnut Creek, California. Founded in 1947, the company focuses on the U.S. water and environmental sectors. It employs over 2,100 professionals across 52 locations. The firm provides engineering, construction, and consulting services to municipal, federal, and private organizations.
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