Co-op/Intern Engineering Student - Electrical & CADD Specialist (May 2027)

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement, control solutions and data management, for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.

Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.

Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.

Summary

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineering & CADD Specialist – Co-op/Intern Student to work with our Process & Safety Systems and/or Machinery Performance Business Units at our Calgary Automation Centre.

The position is well suited for someone who enjoys focused, detail-oriented work, takes pride in producing accurate technical drawings, and builds understanding through hands-on experience and collaboration with internal technical teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn, apply standards consistently, and contribute to supporting overall project and customer requirements. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Work Term: 16 months (May 2027 – August 2028)

This is an in-facility (office)-based position

Role and Responsibilities

Support business unit projects by providing design and drafting services across multiple engineering disciplines

• Prepare and contribute to a variety of drawing types, including but not limited to:
• • Control and Electrical panel assemblies
  • Instrumentation IO diagrams and integration wiring
  • Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to fulfil project requirements
• Perform drawing quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards
• Communicate progress on assigned tasks and proactively escalate issues to support project schedules

Qualifications and Skills

• Enrollment in post-secondary Co-op/Internship undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering
• Students enrolled in a post-secondary Co-op/Internship program, returning to school in September 2028 are preferred.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or similar CAD software is considered an asset; training will be provided
• A commitment to CAD standards and procedures is essential to this function
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
• Strong communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
• Able to work with minimal supervision and a willingness to work in a team environment
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, able to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments

• Contribute to and support the development and evolution of design standards.

• Ability to perform various calculations and data manipulation in Excel

This position has been deemed Safety Sensitive. As such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test.

As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and those candidates selected for the next steps in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.

Close Date: December 13, 2026 (11:59 pm MT)

Requisition ID: 1949