Industrial Engineering Intern – Project Management

Job summary

Gather and analyze technical and operational information, support planning and execution of projects, and prepare and maintain technical documentation and tracking tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues, monitor progress, and recommend process, tool, and work-method improvements.

Job details

Job Description As an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects related to shipbuilding, ship repair, and naval modernization. Depending on your field of study, skills, and organizational needs, you may be assigned to various departments, including Engineering, Procurement, Information Technology, Production, Industrialization, Planning, Estimating, Quality, or Maintenance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze needs, gather and structure information, participate in solution development, and support project execution. This internship will allow you to apply your academic knowledge, develop your expertise, and gain firsthand exposure to the operational realities of a shipyard environment. You May Be Involved In Gathering and analyzing technical or operational information from various stakeholders; Participating in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of activities or projects; Analyzing drawings, specifications, data, processes, work methods, or operational requirements; Preparing, updating, and organizing technical documentation, including procedures, work instructions, reports, work plans, tracking tools, and reference data; Participating in the research, evaluation, or implementation of technical, digital, or operational solutions; Supporting the analysis of resource, material, equipment, system, or service requirements; Conducting surveys, validations, tests, measurements, or observations on-site or across various areas of the business; Collaborating with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Information Technology, Quality, Health and Safety, Maintenance, and other organizational functions; Participating in identifying and resolving technical or operational issues; Contributing to tracking project progress and identifying variances or required adjustments; Recommending improvements to processes, tools, work methods, or existing systems; Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and the standardization of practices. Qualifications Are currently enrolled in a university program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; Demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail, autonomy, and strong analytical skills; Have strong problem-solving and synthesis abilities; Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills; Are able to manage multiple activities or projects simultaneously; Enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams; Have strong communication and writing skills; Are adaptable and eager to learn in a hands-on, dynamic environment; Are proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite; Have a functional knowledge of both French and English, including the ability to consult technical documentation in both languages. About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients. Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion. There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable. At Davie, we forge the monumental!

What you’ll do

Gather and analyze technical and operational information, support planning and execution of projects, and prepare and maintain technical documentation and tracking tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues, monitor progress, and recommend process, tool, and work-method improvements.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a university program in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related field. They should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving ability, strong organization and communication, adaptability, Microsoft Office proficiency, and functional knowledge of French and English.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• Project Monitoring
• Technical Analysis
• Operational Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Process Improvement
• Continuous Improvement
• Technical Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Resource Planning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication
• Organization
• Microsoft Office
• Adaptability

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Technology