About the role#
Spartan Controls is hiring Engineering Co-op or Intern students for the Summer 2027 term. Based at our Calgary Solutions Centre, you will work alongside instrumentation, controls, mechanical, process, and chemical engineers. This role supports our Combustion Management and Industry Applications teams on projects across sectors like mining, power, oil and gas, and chemicals.
What you'll do#
- Assist with mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation and controls design.
- Gather and document application functional requirements.
- Develop and review project documentation, including P&IDs and control narratives.
- Support the engineering team with technology evaluations and the delivery of safe design solutions.
- Contribute to customer proposals and engineered designs, including technical descriptions and material compatibility reviews.
- Collaborate with various Spartan business units on engineering initiatives.
- Assist with feature engineering, modelling, digital transformation, and reinforcement learning activities.
- Provide feedback and ideas to improve our designs and business processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate Mechanical or Electrical Engineering program.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Visio.
- Willingness to learn technical standards, architectures, and equipment specifications.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A detail-oriented and solutions-driven mindset with a capacity for cautious creativity.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and focus on objectives.
- Technical writing experience is an asset.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test, as this is a safety-sensitive position.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment security background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid.
About Spartan Controls
Spartan Controls provides industrial automation, valves, and process control technology. Founded in 1963, the company operates across Western Canada with 14 locations. It serves sectors including oil and gas, mining, power, and pulp and paper. The organization is employee-owned and functions as an Emerson Impact Partner.
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