About the role#
This position is for an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) PEY student within the Design Engineering & Sites department. You will join the engineering group to support project work and gain practical experience in the utilities sector. This is a 16-month, full-time, paid placement running from May 2027 to August 2028.
What you'll do#
- Interface with the design engineering team to support electrical and instrumentation & controls projects.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering deliverables.
- Participate in client meetings and conduct plant walkdowns.
- Provide project management and general project support.
- Visit client sites occasionally to gather inputs for project designs.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a post-secondary undergraduate program in Electrical or Computer Engineering that requires a co-op or PEY placement.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with a detail-oriented, proactive approach.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with AI tools like MS Copilot.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with clients and staff at all levels.
- Interest in learning internal company processes and engineering documentation standards.
- Previous experience in a consulting engineering environment or the nuclear industry is an asset.
- Bruce Power or OPG Site Access security clearance is an asset.
- Successful candidates must undergo a security clearance process which may take 8 months or longer.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027 start (16-month duration).
About Kinectrics
Kinectrics provides testing, inspection, certification, and engineering consulting services for the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution markets. The company operates independent laboratory facilities and maintains a fleet of field inspection equipment to support utility assets. Founded in 1912, the firm is based in Toronto and employs over 1,300 technical experts and engineers. It specializes in areas including nuclear parts, station chemistry, and project management.
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