Job Description

Are you an Electrical Engineer or Technologist looking for an opportunity in the marine industry? Join Fleetway Inc.’s engineering team and be a part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and the Halifax Class Design Agent contracts. Through these contracts Fleetway’s engineers and technologists provide a full range of technical data management and engineering support services to the Royal Canadian Navy. Be part of a team that produces complex designs to support new structures and systems, that will ensure the Royal Canadian Navy is “ready to help, ready to lead and ready to fight”.

If we sound like a team you’d like to be a part of, and make a difference with, then we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a qualified Jr. Electrical Engineering/Technology student for our Ottawa, ON office.

During your internship, you can expect to be part of an outstanding group of Naval Architects, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers and technologists.

We tailor your work experience to your skills and abilities. If you choose to work on one specific project and hone your skills in a particular area, we can make that happen. If you prefer broader project exposure across a variety of client projects, we can make that happen too.

Supported by your peers, you have exposure to a wide variety of Government, Military, Commercial, Oil and Gas and Industrial based project work.

You can expect as a co-op student/intern to gain valuable work experience and broad project exposure by:

• Assist with technical studies, single‑line diagrams, schematics, specifications, and 3D models
• Support preparation of Technical Reports, ECIDs, ECIPs, and engineering change proposals
• Perform engineering analysis, including electrical calculations (load, voltage drop, short‑circuit), cable sizing, and basic finite element analysis
• Assist with equipment selection and systems integration activities
• Develop 3D models of ship equipment and compartment arrangements
• Prepare cable run sheets and cable pull sheets
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings and technical deliverables
• Support naval electrical system design under senior engineer guidance

• Enrolment in Electrical Engineer Bachelor's Degree or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.
• Familiar with AutoCAD
• Interest in Rhino or other 3D modeling software
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

*We encourage applicants to apply even if you do not have all of the above qualifications or experience requirements.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.