Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Intern

Job family: Project & Site Management

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Temporary

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how. In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

ANDRITZ Hydro Canada is offering a fall internship within its hydroelectric project management teams. This internship will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in a company recognized as a leader in the hydropower industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative and complex projects while collaborating with seasoned experts. This hands-on experience will help you further develop your skills in mechanical design, project management, and engineering processes.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Coordinate project close-out activities at the end of execution:
  • Plan on-site work and activities related to the deficiency list
  • Monitor completion of final engineering deliverables
  • Support claims preparation
  • Gather documentation for final commercial settlements
  • Review non-conformities and identify lessons learned opportunities
• Review the project schedule, identify delayed items, and follow up with team members to ensure activities are completed on time
• Review and analyze engineering performance curves, follow up with Engineering Directors, and identify delays and blockers
• Review contract status and follow up with procurement on the sequence of events (Drawings – MM – PR – PO – PRIE – pre-production document – PS/PA – QA docket – DU)
• Review missing quality assurance documents
• Review hours charged to the project by role and validate them against the plan and forecast
• Prepare monthly reports for the client
• Create and maintain a matrix showing all active projects and the individuals responsible for each key role

What you need to succeed:

• Be enrolled in the 2nd or 3rd year of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrate strong motivation, initiative, and autonomy
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude (conceptualization and 3D perception, assembly of mechanisms, knowledge of mechanical fastening and locking elements, practical applications)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with changing and competing priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer:

• An enriching learning experience and guidance from an experienced, yet young and dynamic team.
• A competitive hourly wage.

Did you know?

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

Legal status to work in Canada is required.