Intern - Mechanical Engineer

Role Responsibilities

The intern's main responsibilities will focus on learning on-the-job and assisting the Senior Mechanical Engineer with the mandate to develop mechanical design standards and guidelines, actively participate in projects, provide mechanical design expertise for new construction and solving problems in existing facilities.

The primary responsibilities for the Intern – Mechanical Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Receive training, mentorship, and gain hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering related to buildings.
• Provide assistance to Senior Mechanical Engineer with Design reviews, Investigation of mechanical deficiencies, and Engineering analysis and verification
• Attend site meetings, record site conditions by taking notes, photos and measurements
• Research in building codes, design standards, design trends, new technologies
• Work and learn with other Technical Services members as required
   

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Drive for Results - Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Develop Networks - Maintains collegial internal relationships and understands external network
• Agility - Understands need for change and manages own emotions.
   

Qualifications

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering within 2 years of graduation from an accredited university.
• Eligible for registration with The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Superior investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized, have excellent interpersonal skills and work effectively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on client services, teamwork and collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Assets

• Previous employment experience related to buildings and HVAC systems
• Valid class 5 driver’s license 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of work: 7.25 hours daily, 36.25 hours per week 
Location: Edmonton, Alberta 
Term of employment: Full time, Temporary (2 years)

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs.