Engineering Summer Student - Civil/Structural

Job Description

Bantrel has an exciting opportunity for Civil/Structural Engineering students to support our Energy Team this summer. You will support Energy related projects from the Edmonton office. This position will be starting in May for a 4-month term.

The Structural Engineering Summer Student will perform assignments that will develop professional work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Exercise limited but increasing judgment in performing assigned tasks. Using prescribed methods, perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment under the direction of an experienced engineer.

Join usin a full-time temporary role

Development opportunities (may include and are not limited to):

• Meaningful contribution to some of the more challenging engineering and construction projects in Canada.
• Working on problems and gaining experience relevant to your field of study in an office or field environment.
• Collaborating with diverse teams.
• Leveraging the latest technology trends in the development of novel tools and processes for improving engineering productivity.
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Participate in local Lunch and Learn sessions, and more to develop your skills.
• Join in charitable, social, and other activities with other employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (may include and are not limited to):

• Develop simple structural analysis models using STAAD.Pro, or S-Frame.
• Develop simple structural steel, foundations and piling calculations for buildings, pipe racks, equipment structures using Excel.
• Utilize NBCC, company and industry design guides to develop structural calculations.
• Make basic decisions/planning concerning day-to-day engineering calculation and analysis.
• Receive technical supervision from an engineering supervisor on all the above tasks.
• Maintain contact with the work group or discipline and interfaces with other disciplines as required.
• Communicate effectively intra and inter discipline.

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions.
• Adapts and embraces change.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering program at an accredited university. Preference will be given to Civil/Structural, Engineering programs.
• You will have completed 3 years of your engineering program by April .
• Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community.
• Interest in engineering design and complex projects.
• Previous work experience will be considered an asset.
• Technical experience with design calculations, modeling tools and software, ability to use data-centric design tools, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) will be preferred.

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application