Co-op / Intern Student - Electrical Specialist, Process Systems & Software or Machinery Performance

Summary

We are recruiting for Co-op / Intern Students to work as Electrical Specialists with our Operations - Systems, Software & Solutions (S3) in Calgary. The successful candidates will work a 16 month internship that is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle of electrical hardware projects—from design / drafting through to engineering and project execution. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to innovative industrial automation solutions.

The successful candidate will spend the half of the internship with the Computer Aided Design (CAD) team, collaborating with sales, engineering, project management, and manufacturing to meet project requirements through essential design and drafting services. This phase will provide a strong foundation in design principles, CAD standards, and project workflows. In the latter half of the internship, the role will expand to include more technical responsibilities, involving real-world engineering challenges and the application of electrical knowledge to assist with heat and power calculations, panel design, DCS / PLC hardware, and system integration tasks.

We’re looking for motivated students with a passion for Electrical / Computer engineering, a keen eye for detail, strong customer first focus, and an interest in control systems and industrial automation.

Role and Responsibilities

To assist with the following (training provided) :

CAD Designer Phase :

• As an integral component of the project team, demonstrating strong team player abilities.
• Preparing a variety of different drawing types using AutoCAD Electrical, including but not limited to :
• Electrical panel assemblies, including Motor Control Centres (MCC)
• Electrical building (E-house) electrical wiring
• Instrumentation loops and integration wiring
• Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Valve and actuator assemblies
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and manufacturing groups to understand and fulfill drawing deliverable requirements.
• Responsible for drawing product quality control with adherence to company standards and procedures
• Report progress of design assignments to engineers and other team members to meet project schedules
• Contribute ideas to improve team project workflows and document best practices as you learn them.

Electrical Specialist Phase :

Assist the CAD team in preparing and reviewing electrical drawings under the guidance of senior engineers, learning how to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications and standards.

Qualifications and Skills

Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test.

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and those candidates selected for the next steps in the recruitment process will be contacted directly. As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check. Close Date : January 15, 2026 (11 : 59 pm MST) Requisition ID : 1695