Electrical Engineering Intern - Rail Signals

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM’s Transit and Rail Signals group is seeking an Electrical Intern – Rail Signals to work with our Canadian Signals & Communications Team. The position is open for immediate employment based out of AECOM’s Calgary, Alberta office.  This internship is available for 4 to 8 months (can be flexible).

This will be a full-time temporary position starting as soon as possible.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Introduce and build essential, hands on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. 
• Assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study
• Provide engineering, technical, and management support to the Freight Rail and Transit Signals and Communications Group.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, design packages, and tender documentation.
• Embrace project management principles and provide support to PMs.
• Assist with preparation of design drawings for transit and freight rail signal systems that meet client and AECOM quality standards.
• Produce plan sets including the filing and archiving of drawings and assists with quality reviews before drawings are released.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a Technical Diploma (Electrical or Software preferred)
• Must have completed their first year of study

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some skill in utilizing 2D AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and an interest in growing that skill.
• Related transportation and/or electrical/software experience.
• Team player who is willing to take ownership of assigned work with ability to establish and meet deadlines consistently.
• Demonstrates analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities.
• Works independently with general guidance except for complex and unusual situations.
• Proficient in Excel (experience with macros an asset)
• Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls Hardware & Software.
• Basic understanding of Relay logic.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and willingness to get involved in planning, design, and construction as projects dictate.
• Willingness for field work and travel

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.