About the role#
As a Business Development Engineering Intern, you will work within a specific North American region alongside Business Development Engineers, Managers, and Area Directors. This role focuses on supporting regional projects while bridging the gap between technical engineering and commercial development. You will work on-site full-time at our Toronto office.
What you'll do#
- Support regional projects and assist with site visits when required.
- Build and maintain relationships with architects, acoustic consultants, structural engineers, developers, and contractors to track upcoming builds and secure specifications.
- Identify target opportunities through outreach and schedule technical meetings.
- Coordinate client presentations, Lunch and Learns, product demos, and technical seminars.
- Review architectural drawings and acoustic specifications to identify project requirements and value-add opportunities.
- Assist technical service engineers in drafting proposals.
- Perform design calculations and support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tasks.
- Generate project-specific CAD details to validate system performance.
- Identify and implement improvements for internal sales, engineering, and operational workflows.
- Manage additional engineering and commercial assignments based on operational needs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary institution, preferably in a Bachelor of Engineering program.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both in a team and autonomously.
- Experience with CAD software is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site, five days per week.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Pliteq
Pliteq operates in the wholesale building materials industry. Founded in 2006 and based in Toronto, Ontario, the company employs between 201 and 500 people. It manufactures products for the built environment by repurposing materials diverted from landfills. Its work focuses on acoustics, vibration control, and engineering.
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