Electrical Designer Co-op​/Intern

Location:

London Office

Position Type: 8 month Co-op (40 hrs/wk)

Salary Per Hour: $24.00

Position:
New

SBM is currently seeking an Electrical Designer Co-op/Intern in our London office. The successful candidate will assist the Electrical Engineering Department in designing/drafting of buildings in the residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors. The candidate will be required to work with the electrical design and engineering team in producing drawings for permit and construction. The candidate will be expected to work both independently and within the project group to facilitate the design requirements to reach project completion.

The candidate will also be encouraged to take on special project tasks to help promote efficiencies of current design procedures and will have the opportunity to attend occasional site visits to provide practical feedback to complement completed design work. Other duties may be assigned dependent on the experience and abilities of the chosen candidate.

Join the dynamic team at SBM, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm renowned for its innovative and collaborative approach to building solutions. With a vibrant culture that fosters personal growth and forward-thinking, we're on the lookout for passionate professionals to expand our team.

At SBM, our core values of drive, humility, and balance shape everything we do. We believe in ambitious goals, learning from one another while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony.

Located in London and Kitchener, SBM serves a diverse range of private and public sector clients across Southwestern Ontario. We offer a wide range of services including Geomatics, Planning, and Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering. Our team of over 130 dedicated experts—including engineers, trainees, technologists, planners, and support staff—thrives in an energetic environment where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront.

If you're eager to grow and make an impact, SBM is the place for you!

• Designing/drafting of electrical systems and components
• Coordinate with the engineering team and other design disciplines as required
• Assist with engineering analysis, evaluations, designs and implementation for electrical systems
• Work through construction support issues with design team and contractors
• Accept technical guidance from designers, technologists, and senior staff
• Occasional site visits as required
• Other tasks as assigned by Electrical Team Lead(s), Engineers or Division Manager

• Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma, Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent
• A good understanding of building system design
• Experience in power system design and/or construction considered an asset
• Experience with Provincial and local Municipality design guidelines, the Ontario Building Code, and other applicable Canadian Engineering standards would be considered an asset
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD suites
• Experience with Autodesk Revit MEP considered an asset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective team member
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal growth; willingness to learn
• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Capable of working on and/or managing several projects at the same time
• Access to reliable transportation for travel within Ontario, primarily London and surrounding area
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support problem-solving

This is a full-time temporary position with a competitive salary. SBM offers a…