Engineering Intern - North Bay - Cementation Canada

Description

Electrical Engineering Intern

Reports to: Lead Discipline Engineer - Electrical

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: North Bay, ON

Date Posted: February 6th, 2026

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00

About Cementation Canada:

You feel passionate about what you do. You made the right decision choosing your career path. The question is, are you in the right place? Is your full potential being realized, are you continuing to develop expertise in your chosen field, and does your passion remain strong? At Cementation, we respect experience; we get excited about potential.

Cementation is an underground mine contracting and engineering company. We build mines. Structured to deliver design-build solutions for technically challenging projects, our people build world-class shaft sinking and mine development projects. Our work requires a team approach where respect is expected, and innovation is encouraged as long as safety is not compromised.

Being an employer of choice in the mining industry has always been a mainstay of our mission statement, and Cementation is proud to have been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven years. Open the door to new opportunities and grow with us. We offer a flexible work environment and support a sustainable life/work balance.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary)

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer, and working under the Engineer of Record, the Engineering Intern provides safe, Best-for-Project solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance for all engineering deliverables. The Engineering Intern, in collaboration with the Engineer of Record, is responsible for the completion and storage of necessary calculations; review of, and familiarity with, pertinent codes and standards; review of engineering deliverables to ensure adherence to the Engineer of Record requirements; conducting on-site quality reviews; and continuous improvement of technical skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for the company.
• Ensure applicable safety codes and regulations are met through appropriate design and use of technology.
• Champion safety by advocating safe behavior and incorporating safety considerations into engineering and design deliverables.
• Identify and report hazards and participate in safety-related reviews as required.

GENERAL DUTIES AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

This description lists the core responsibilities and duties of the position. Additional duties deemed to be within the incumbent's capabilities, on an as-required basis, may be assigned by management.

1. General

• Collaborate with Project Services and Operations to produce 'Best For Project' designs that are safe, reflect Client operability requirements, and are constructible.
• Learn and become proficient in the engineering software used by the group, and monitor 'state of the art' developments in software/hardware, advising group management as appropriate.
• Review and become familiar with departmental standards; ensure conformance with current codes, standards, and mining regulations.
• Become familiar with discipline-specific standards, including specifications, design basis and criteria templates, design spreadsheets, workflow procedures, and change management forms.

2. Electrical, Automation & Communication Engineering & Design Support

• Working with the Engineer of Record, propose engineering solutions and conduct calculations to ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulations, industry guidelines, and Client standards.
• Assist with the selection of electrical power equipment and components of control and communication systems and develop schematics to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Use current versions of codes, standards, regulations, and Company/Client standards in all work.
• Support for development of electrical, automation, and communication system drawings for underground and surface mine infrastructure, including:
  • Shaft sinking electrical systems
  • Hoist controls and shaft communication systems
  • Underground substations and distribution networks
  • Mine-wide fiber, copper, and wireless communication systems
  • PLC/DCS/SCADA architectures, panel layouts, and instrumentation schematics
  • P&IDs, loop diagrams, I/O lists, control narratives, network diagrams, and panel wiring drawings.
• Ensure designs reflect operational requirements, applicable cybersecurity best practices (where applicable), and reliability expectations appropriate for mining environments.

3. Drawing Production & Quality

• Participate in design and drafting of drawings to ensure facilities satisfy functional, operability, safety, and maintainability requirements.
• Complete timely review and markups of drawings at project phase gates, coordinating with other disciplines, Project Managers, Designers, Project Services, Operations, and Quality to achieve 'one time only' reviews.
• Ensure compliance with engineering design calculations, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Complete code and math checks of own work; assist with checks of other engineers as requested.

4. Collaboration & Project Coordination

• Attend design reviews and technical meetings as required, answering questions related to design basis and criteria.
• Support tendering and construction with clarifications and technical input as directed by the Engineer of Record.

5. Field Support & Data Gathering

• Under the Engineer of Record's supervision, complete general reviews of erection and shop drawings for compliance and coordination with vendor and engineered items.
• During construction, assess field conditions and provide technical recommendations in response to field enquiries.
• Conduct QA shop or on-site reviews of fabricated/constructed work to verify that quality control measures deliver compliant work.
• Prepare and issue shop and on-site review reports with observations and recommendations, and follow up to verify closure of all items.

6. Compliance & Change Management

• Apply change management principles; use standard forms; ensure scope, budget, and schedule impacts are identified and authorized.
• Assist with project close-out documentation in compliance with regulatory, Client, and Company requirements.
• Support completion and verification of mandated tests, inspections, and measurements through fabrication and construction phases.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel to mine sites for design development, reviews, or field verification.
• Travel periods may range from one day to several weeks and may include overseas assignments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (or equivalent) accredited by Professional Engineer's Ontario (PEO), or other Canadian professional engineering regulator.

· Eligible for licensure with a Canadian engineering regulator (PEO preferred).

· If required, provide written consent by email allowing for Cementation to verify the candidate's standing with PEO or other Canadian professional engineering regulators.

· Relevant co-op/work-term experience in discipline-specific design of medium to large underground/heavy industrial infrastructure.

· Previous relevant experience in mining or heavy construction.

· 0-4 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or associative design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering analysis software.
• Understanding of the following is considered as asset:
  • CSA mining electrical standards and provincial mining regulations
  • Process automation (DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA)
  • Industrial communication systems (fiber networks, copper, leaky feeder, Wi‑Fi, LTE)
  • Electrical distribution (Low and Medium Voltage)

Professional Attributes

• Leadership potential; collaborative team player; respectful and professional.
• Effective communicator; engaged and innovative.
• Self-starter with accountability for own work and support to others.
• Positively responds to change.
• Able to manage competing priorities and adapt to project changes.

Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce:

At Cementation Americas, we believe in diversity and inclusion. We recognize the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we strive to provide a work environment that is respectful to all employees. One of our core values as a company is giving employees every opportunity to succeed - this starts with treating everyone with dignity and respect and valuing the unique contribution of every employee.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and candidates for employment will be assessed in a non-discriminatory manner. In addition to career development training, all employees are provided with diversity and inclusion training. As a team, we will continue to grow and learn together.

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees, including a generous group benefits plan, and we are committed to providing training and development for all employees.

Cementation Americas has successfully implemented a hybrid work schedule in all of our Corporate Offices. All office staff have the option of remote work Mondays and Fridays, while working the balance of the week (Tues/Wed/Thurs) in the office.

How to Apply:

Start your application today by following this link . When submitting your resume, please include relevant qualifications including, but not limited to, Ontario Common Core.

Thank-you for your interest in Cementation.