Electrical Engineering Intern

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

The intern will assist the engineers in the realisation of the electrical group's projects. These projects involve the design and integration of power systems, data acquisition, control, etc. This internship is offered for fall 2026. 

Missions/Main Duties

Reporting to the Electrical Designer, the Electrical Intern will be a part of the electrical engineering team and will accomplish the following tasks:

• Create electrical schematics for rail vehicles using CAD tools.
• Analysis and design of electrical circuits.
• List the wiring elements, validate how they are calibrated, their routing, and estimate their length.
• List the materials.
• Evaluate and select electrical or electronic components.
• Develop installation and test procedures.
• Conduct on-site and workshop follow-ups, mainly in Canada, providing technical support regarding the manufacturing and installation of electrical components or systems.

Profile/Skills

Education: Studies in Electrical Engineering.Technical competencies:

• Good knowledge of electrical drawing software: See Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, ePLAN.
• Knowledge of electrical components (motors, circuit breakers, relays, frequency variators, etc.)
• Ability to communicate in English and French (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in the rail industry or the transport industry is an asset.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal & soft skills:

• Must be organized, self-disciplined, and motivated;
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a team environment;
• Desire to acquire and apply new knowledge;
• Availability to travel outside of the office.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.