Electrical Engineering Co - op Student - Distribution - Fall 2025 - 8 Months

Intern (Electrical Technologist Or Electrical Engineering) - Distribution Team

We are currently seeking an intern to join our Distribution Team. The office locations available are London, Markham, or Waterloo. The primary role of this position will be to support designers, project leads, and team leads working on distribution projects in the power distribution sector. Assignments will fall within the domains of electrical engineering as they pertain to electrical distribution engineering projects that Stantec is currently engaged in across Canada.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the distribution team with engineering and design services for power distribution line projects at various stages (from conceptual design to construction).
• Performing design and drafting tasks following industry codes and client standards for overhead distribution.
• Modeling and analysis of distribution lines and structures based on SpidaCAL.
• Supporting the project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Assisting in the development of designs through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Performing site visits as required.
• Attending project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participating in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Implementing sustainable design principles.
• Supporting distribution teams on overhead lines projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• The candidate must have a willingness and interest to learn about AutoCAD experience, MicroStation experience, PLS-CADD line modeling software and principles, Photometric software Agi32 and RP-8, Canadian Standard Association (CSA) such as CSA C22.3 No.1:20 – Overhead Systems, CSA C22.3 No.7:20 - Underground Systems, practices, and applicable legislation, design drawings for distribution projects, and project management systems.

The ideal candidate shall have and/or demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take direction as required.
• Technical proficiency, good understanding of engineering fundamentals and process improvement skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Experience/familiarity with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Education and Experience

• To qualify for this position, the candidate must be enrolled in a recognized university or technical college in electrical engineering disciplines. Eligible for a work term from September 2025-April 2026 (8 months) as a minimum.

Stantec offers a flexible hybrid work model requiring both typical work in an office environment as well as remote work.

This description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.