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An opportunity exists for an Electrical Engineering Coop Student in our downtown Vancouver office’s Buildings Group.
Your Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate should be interested in the Canadian Electrical Code and how it plays a role in the built environment as the backbone for most systems we interact with. The successful candidate will also be a practical thinker who can project themselves into the position of an end user and apply that thinking to how you effectively operate electrical systems, including building electrical equipment, lighting, fire alarm and other life safety systems, communication systems and building management systems. Specific duties will include:
Preparation of CAD drawings from sketches or mark-ups for buildings related projects
Familiarization with load calculations, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations
Familiarization with lighting calculations to meet sustainability standards and regulations
Assistance to engineers and project managers may include:
Completion of equipment schedules, communications, security, and lighting systems
Preparation of single line diagrams and control schematics
Selection of electrical equipment, overcurrent protection devices, and wiring methods
Site inspections and site meetings
Preparation of technical reports
Project coordination including interfacing with clients and contractors.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Currently enrolled in the electrical engineering co-op or equivalent post-secondary program with availability for a 4-12 month internship.
Must have an interest in building systems including lighting, security, communication systems, and sustainable building design/green technology
Power related courses/knowledge is an asset
AutoCAD familiarity/experience is strongly preferred; Revit experience an asset
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail oriented team player and the ability to work independently
Preparation of Revit models and/or CAD drawings from sketches or mark-ups for buildings related projects
Education and Experience
Pay Range:
• $23.37 - $32.07 Hourly
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/03/2026 07:03:04
Req ID: 1004628
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