Job Description

Overview:Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Electrical student for a paid summer Co-Op for Summer 2025 at our Ottawa, Ontario office. Imagine working on rewarding client projects and being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities!The summer Co-Op has a commitment of approximately May through August 2024.We will be accepting resumes for this opportunity from approximately September \xe2\x80\x93 November 2024. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will take place in the Fall/Winter. Offers will be extended in Winter/Spring. Timeframe subject to change. What You\'ll Do:The Merrick Co-Op Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical design. Our intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to, facility electrical power, lighting, grounding, fire detection, lighting system, communication systems and security and access control. The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality. Students who have recently graduated will not be considered. Please look for Entry Level Electrical Engineer positions. Qualifications:

• Knowledge of facility electrical and lighting design and/or power system design.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate or technologist degree.
• Must be pursuing a degree as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Technologist with an electrical emphasis.
• Client requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of power distribution design software (SKM, PowerTools, Easy Power).
• Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Perks:

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President\xe2\x80\x9d
• And Much More!

Additional Information:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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