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- Employment type
- Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 31, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
You will support the electrical engineering team by preparing design drawings, procurement documents, and heat tracing calculations. The role also involves conducting field verifications and collaborating with engineers on energy transition initiatives.
Job details
As an Electrical Engineering Design Student, you will join our broader Engineering Services team and gain hands-on experience in both an office and industrial setting. This role provides exposure to the design office environment and the opportunity to apply electrical design fundamentals to real-world projects. You will support design development activities and collaborate with experienced engineers and designers on projects that impact the Irving Oil Refinery, terminals, and energy transition initiatives You will also participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing engineering processes and delivering long-term value. The Electrical Engineering team is located within our Home Office building in Saint John. Responsibilities: Prepare electrical design drawings using AutoCAD software (Single Line Diagrams, Motor Schematics, EHT Drawings, etc.) Prepare Engineering Work Orders Prepare electrical equipment procurement documents (PPR, equipment datasheets, equipment specifications) Prepare Electric Heat Tracing Design calculations Field verifications Low and Medium voltage power distribution Lighting Design Your Skills: Comfortable working with cross-functional teams Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Adaptable and fluid with change, able to pivot as project needs evolve Open to feedback and capable of critical thinking Your Experience: Currently enrolled in the Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician course or related technical disciplines Must have completed at least 1 year of post-secondary education and be returning to school What We Offer: Professional Development – Student focused learning & development sessions, mentorships and networking events Student Benefits –Co-op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates. Work Environment – Work in our Home Office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program Volunteer and donation matching program – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program Compensation – The weekly salary for this role will be based on your current work term. 1st - $795, 2nd - $875, 3rd - $960 Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Job Requirements - Work Experience Job Requirements - Education
What you’ll do
You will support the electrical engineering team by preparing design drawings, procurement documents, and heat tracing calculations. The role also involves conducting field verifications and collaborating with engineers on energy transition initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician course or a related technical discipline. Applicants are required to have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school.
Benefits
- Professional development
- Mentorship
- Networking events
- Co-op fee reimbursement
- Parking allowance
- Fitness facility access
- Onsite nurse
- Café
- Employee & family assistance program
- Volunteer day
- Donation matching program
Listed skills
- Critical Thinking · Preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
- AutoCAD · Preferred
- Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Autocad
- Electrical design
- Single line diagrams
- Motor schematics
- Eht drawings
- Engineering work orders
- Procurement documents
- Equipment datasheets
- Electric heat tracing
- Field verifications
- Power distribution
- Lighting design
- Microsoft office suite
- Critical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Medium Voltage Power Distribution
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Lighting Design
- Energy System Transition
- AutoCAD
- Electrical Engineering
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Critical Thinking
- Electric Heating
- Electrical Equipment
- Oil and Gas
- Microsoft Office
- One-Line Diagram
Job areas
- Engineering
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Electrical Designer
- Draughtspersons
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters
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