About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within the Energy & Resources sector. You will join a team of experts working on projects related to renewable power generation, critical minerals production, and oil and gas development. This role is based in a professional consulting environment where you will contribute to active projects and develop your technical skills.
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.
- Perform sizing and selection for instrumentation and control system components.
- Draft control philosophy, narrative documents, Cause & Effect diagrams, and Shutdown Keys.
- Design control system architecture, panels, loop wiring, and control power distribution.
- Review relevant reference materials, industry standards, codes, and legislation.
- Follow the Stantec HSSE program.
- Build professional relationships and apply critical thinking to solve engineering problems.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree program in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least the second year for 3- or 4-year programs, or the first year for 2-year programs.
- Strong technical proficiency.
- Clear communication and analytical skills.
- Proven initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.
Location & details#
- Location: Bakersfield, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid 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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