Thermal Engineering Trainee
About The Position
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change! We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.
Requirements
- Graduating or recent graduate with a Mechanical Engineering or related degree with interest in Thermal Energy and Power
- Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites
- Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
- Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
- Adapts and embraces change
Nice To Haves
- Previous coop or summer work terms within the energy industry is an asset
- Academic or work experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, and experience in Microsoft Project would be preferred
Responsibilities
- Work independently and collaboratively to perform studies and calculations throughout the full engineering lifecycle, and collaboratively within diverse project teams
- Become knowledgeable about a wide range of thermal technologies including geothermal, biomass, waste-to-energy, carbon capture and storage (CCS), gas turbine, reciprocating engine, boilers and emission reduction technologies
- Conduct technology selection and optimization studies to maximize plant performance and efficiency while meeting the client’s environmental objectives and business needs
- Develop thermodynamic and heat transfer calculations and models of power plants integrated with industrial processes to develop solutions tailored to our client’s energy needs
- Write technical papers and present at conferences to demonstrate expertise in the field and engage clients
- Support business development activities including market analysis, client engagement, and preparing proposals for new work
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
- Conduct site visits, field assessments and client engagement meetings
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- performance-based incentives
- comprehensive benefits
- other programs designed to support your well-being and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
