About the role#
As an Electrical Designer Co-op Student, you will join the Engineering Services team to gain experience in both office and industrial settings. You will work on projects for the refinery, terminals, and energy transition initiatives. This position is based at our Home Office in Saint John, New Brunswick.
What you'll do#
- Prepare electrical design drawings using AutoCAD, including Single Line Diagrams, Motor Schematics, and EHT Drawings.
- Create Engineering Work Orders and procurement documents like equipment datasheets and specifications.
- Perform Electric Heat Tracing Design calculations.
- Conduct field verifications.
- Work on projects involving Low and Medium voltage power distribution and Lighting Design.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician course or a related technical discipline.
- Completion of at least 1 year of post-secondary education with plans to return to school.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work well within cross-functional teams.
- Comfort with changing project needs and an openness to feedback.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint John, New Brunswick.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: Weekly salary based on work term (1st: $795, 2nd: $875, 3rd: $960).
- Benefits: Co-op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates, plus access to office amenities including a fitness facility and café.
About Irving Oil
Irving Oil operates in the oil and gas sector. The company maintains its headquarters in Saint John, New Brunswick. It was founded in 1924. The organization currently employs 3,479 people and functions as a privately held entity.
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