About the role#
This internship focuses on the Energy and Resources sector. You will join a team working on projects such as renewable power generation, critical minerals production, and oil and gas development. You will perform selected tasks to build your skills and contribute to active projects. This is a full-time position available for a 4 to 12-month term starting in January 2027 or May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist I&C engineers and design leads with daily project tasks.
- Develop design deliverables including instrument indexes and IO assignments.
- Create instrumentation data sheets and purchase requisitions.
- Size and select instrumentation and control system components.
- Prepare control philosophy, narrative documents, Cause & Effect charts, and Shutdown Keys.
- Design control system architecture, panels, loop wiring, and control power distribution.
- Research and apply relevant industry standards, codes, and legislation.
- Follow Stantec’s HSSE program requirements.
- Build professional relationships within the consulting engineering environment.
- Apply technical knowledge and critical thinking to solve problems.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, or Chemical Engineering.
- Alternatively, enrollment in an Instrumentation Technology diploma program.
- For 3 or 4-year programs, you must have completed at least your second year.
- For 2-year programs, you must have completed at least your first year.
- Strong technical proficiency and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate well and work effectively with others.
- Initiative, flexibility, and adaptability in your work.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global firm providing engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services. The company employs over 31,000 people across its offices. It focuses on infrastructure, energy transition, and urban planning projects. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the firm operates as a public company listed on the TSX and NYSE.
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