A. H. Roy & Associates Limited seeks to employ a student for the work integrated learning portion of their studies during Summer 2023. We are hiring for a Student CAD Designer in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering fields. We prefer to have the student for their field placement (5-8 weeks) directly rolled into their cooperative education placement (12-16 weeks). Both portions will be paid. The position would begin as early as April 25, 2023, or shortly thereafter.
The A. H. Roy family leads Atlantic Canadian electrical and mechanical engineering professionals by delivering innovative, cost effective and comprehensive design and analysis to customers and communities. Our Core Values are public safety; social responsibility; collaboration; an innovative, dynamic and open workplace; quality work; and trust. We have been in business since 1964 and strive to continue our excellent service to our clients and colleagues. A. H. Roy is seeking to grow beyond our current capacity. As such, the position has the potential to become full-time and permanent in the future, post-graduation.
The student will be employed doing mechanical and electrical systems design work for new building and renovation projects throughout Nova Scotia. On the mechanical side, the work shall include performing heating and cooling load calculations and choosing appropriate equipment for the area covered. They will design ventilation, sprinkler and plumbing systems and lay out equipment in mechanical and boiler rooms under the guidance of a junior or senior mechanical engineer. On the electrical side, the work shall include designing power, lighting, communication, and auxiliary systems under the guidance of a junior or senior electrical engineer. Other tasks may include utilizing arc flash software such as EasyPower, and developing photovoltaic solar systems.
We will prioritize applicants from the following programs: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Energy Sustainability Engineering Technology (ESET).
Wages for the position will be $18.00 per hour at 37.5 hours per week. It will be an in-person position at our office location in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Below are some links to familiarize candidates with the area:
https://www.novascotia.com/places-to-go/regions/northumberland-shore/antigonish
https://visitantigonish.ca/
https://antigonishcounty.ns.ca/explore-antigonish-county/
If you have questions about our company or about this job posting, please contact Stacy Doiron at sdoiron@ahroy.ca.
The successful candidate will bring excellent CAD skills, particularly as related to the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as a desire to learn and improve competency.
Openness to taking initiative on projects and working independently are highly valued attributes.
It is also important to be able to listen and take direction from engineers and other staff.
The ability to work as a team player will also serve the candidate well.
Ability to prioritize work, stay on task, and complete projects under sometimes tight deadlines are all aspects of the work.
Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant program at NSCC.
***NSCC Students Please Note: All work placements must be pre-approved by your faculty and workexperience@nscc.ca in order to receive credit towards your NSCC Credential. Please check in with your faculty before accepting any job offer***
A. H. Roy & Associates Limited 100-275 Main Street Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2C3
Stacy Doiron sdoiron@ahroy.ca Preferred Contact: Email
