Rail Systems Co-op Student

Requisition : 101814

Job Category: Campus

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to get the most out of your upcoming internship?

Hatch is seeking a Co-op Student with Electrical Engineering to enter a unique Rail Systems 12-month internship program, based at our Mississauga, ON office. This program is designed as a pre-employment screening program in which you will both take advantage of an extensive rail systems training program and be given work experience across the diverse fields of rail systems and assurance.

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible for future employment opportunities at Hatch.

What a Co-op at Hatch Will Offer You:

You will:

• Be given a full introductory training program in rail systems and assurance (unique in North America) along with field trips and laboratory exercises;
• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects in meaningful ways;
• Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites;
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally;
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply and expand your academic learning on a daily basis;
• Benefit from mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry;
• Participate in local lunch & learns and other seminars, Student Showcase, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills;
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out tasks for projects in the field of Rail and Transit systems covering: signaling, traction power, communications (Radio, Fiber optics, CCTV, Intercom, Public Announcement), SCADA, Rail Track, Safety Systems Assurance, Systems Integration, and Systems Engineering;
• Assist with technical design reviews and calculations checks;
• Coordination with other technicians and related disciplines to produce design deliverables;
• Assist in the design of power distribution systems;
• Assistance of senior engineers and designers as and when needed;
• Contribute to overall needs for project completion;
• Improve technical communication and report writing skills.

You bring to the role:

• Your enrollment in Electrical Engineering co-op program from an accredited University;
• Good academic standing;
• Interest in rail and transit design as a career;
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Micro Station;
• Extracurricular involvement;
• Knowledge of or experience in a consultancy environment undertaking infrastructure projects;
• Ability to work in a team environment with multidisciplinary interaction;
• Attributes of a young professional, including proficiency working in teams;
• Passion for learning, challenges and your field of study;
• Relationship building and community orientation;
• A thirst for problem solving, innovation, safety and quality.

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of Engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to Engineering problems and projects;
• Abi…