Electrical Engineering Intern – Summer Student

BESTECH is an innovative multi-disciplinary engineering services firm with over 25 years of proven success across many engineering disciplines.  

Operating at over 100 employees strong, we know that our value comes from our incredible team. 

We pride ourselves on being a Partner of Choice, not just to our clients but to our community and our employees.  

This means ensuring not only that we are a company that clients want to work with but that we are a company our team would continue to choose to work for.  

As part of this promise, we are committed to prioritizing employees, maintaining open communications, and consistently improving and growing.   

Whether you are entering the workforce and looking to learn from the best or moving towards the next phase of your career and eager to help usher in the newest generation of subject matter experts, BESTECH is the place for you. 

Your Role as ​Electrical Engineering Intern​ 

​​Reporting to the Supervisor of Electrical Engineering Services or the Supervisor of Power Systems Engineering Services the Electrical Engineering Intern will be working under the guidance and supervision of senior engineers. The successful candidate will work closely with electrical designers and electrical engineers while performing entry-level engineering work on small and large-scale projects.  You will also execute, coordinate and expedite a succession of different engineering activities as part of capital expenditure projects. 

​The Electrical Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to work on either our Electrical team supporting the Mining Sector or on our specialized Electrical team within our Mine Hoist Division.   

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Your Key Accountabilities 

• Technical and Documentation  

• • Assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements. 

• • Conduct site inspections, surveys, and assessments to gather data for project designs. 

• • Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports under the guidance of senior engineers. 

• • Perform basic load calculations, and equipment selection for electrical systems. 

• • Support troubleshooting and provide technical solutions to complex engineering problems. 

• • Support QAQC (quality assurance quality control) checks as directed.  

• Project Coordination and Client Management 

• • Participate in client meetings to gather technical requirements, providing insights and solutions as needed. 

• • Foster relationships with clients by delivering quality work, maintaining professionalism, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner. 

• • Assist project managers in tracking project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time delivery. 

• • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution. 

• • Contribute to progress reports, meeting minutes, and other project documentation. 

• • Support the review of project milestones and provide input to improve efficiency. 

• • Provides administrative support to project teams. 

Qualifications 

• ​​Working towards a diploma or degree in electrical or power systems engineering is required, with completion of 2 years.  

• ​Familiarity with AutoCAD. 

• ​Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites applications.  

• ​Strong analytical skills. 

• ​Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. 

• ​Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work. 

• ​Strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainable design practices.​ 

Term: 
(40 hours/week) 

Start Date:  May 4, 2026

End Date: August 28, 2026

We invite applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. BESTECH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of our career posting, please contact Human Resources at (705) 675-7720 or careers@bestech.com. All responses are appreciated and will be handled with strict confidence. Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted and candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.