EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Engineer-In-Training (Electrical or Computer Engineer)

Company Name: Forest Protection Limited

Address: 2502Route 102 Highway, Fredericton (Lincoln), New Brunswick E7B 7E6

Employment Type: Summer Position (1May to 15 September 2026)

This position is intended for work on Forest Protection Limited’s (FPL) research and design projects. The EngineerinTraining (EIT) will report directly to a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGNB, providing the opportunity to gain recognized professional engineering experience.

The EIT Summer Position provides exposure to all stages of research, engineering design, testing, and field validation. Under the supervision of a P.Eng., the EIT will contribute to the development, improvement, and evaluation of FPL systems, equipment, processes, and technologies. This role supports both technical and operational work, offering handson experience in engineering analysis, prototype development, data collection, documentation, and field implementation.

This is a fastpaced and technically diverse role, providing handson engineering experience across multiple disciplines while contributing to innovative projects that support FPL’s mission and operational excellence.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist in the production and development of 3D designs using software such as SolidWorks, and Shapr3D.

• Support the development of Single Line Diagrams, and other schematics.
• Provide formal recommendations on electrical and mechanical hardware.
• Assist in the development of project budgets, offering discipline- specific insights.
• Contribute to the writing of course of action documents to guide decision making related to hardware, software, and mechanical components for FPL’s projects.
• Assist in the design of circuits, power systems, sensors, signal processors, motor control, control systems, and PCB design.
• Participate in the prototype iteration process, contributing to testing, improvements, and redesigns.
• Develop technical documentation, including specifications, construction instructions and user manuals. W
• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Actively studying Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

• Special attention to those in the second half of their degree.

• Consideration will be given to adjacent engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, chemical or process engineering, etc.

• Demonstratable experience in programming is an asset, Python, C# or C++.

• Demonstratable experience working withmicrocontrollers, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or equivalent platforms.

ABOUT US

Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Our core mission is to protect and preserve the forests that sustain us. As a leader in full-spectrum forest health management, FPL excels in aerial firefighting and forest management. Learn more about us: www.fpltd.ca

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Please submit your resume by April 3, 2026, for consideration here.

Resumes should be chronological, specifying education and employment in months and

years, including part-time and full-time jobs.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Chrissy Oram, Human Resources, at coram@fpltd.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.