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Electrical Technician Co-op
@ Merrick & Company
Kanata, Ontario
Overview
Merrick & Company is hiring an undergraduate or graduate electrical student for a paid summer co-op in Ottawa, Ontario, running about May through August 2027. The work covers electrical design tasks such as facility power, lighting, grounding, fire detection, communication systems and security and access control, with collaboration across disciplines and with clients and contractors. Benefits include RRSP and work-life benefits, and the posting mentions flexible hours and paid holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Gain experience in facility electrical, lighting and power design
- Work on real client projects with other disciplines
- Interface with clients and contractors
- Follow schedules and budget commitments
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in electrical engineering or electrical technologist degree, entering junior year or higher
- Graduation date after August 2027
- Knowledge of facility electrical and lighting or power system design
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Merrick & Company
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At Merrick, employee ownership drives us as we work alongside our clients to develop the right solutions to better our world. We’re motivated by a need to do the right thing and be the best we can be—and we make decisions based on that, not the bottom line. As employee owners, we’re empowered to find the solutions that have a positive impact on our communities, our company, and our world. We’re an employee-owned, multi-discipline professional engineering, architecture, surveying, geospatial, and science and technology solutions firm. We serve domestic and international clients in the aerospace; infrastructure; nuclear; energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing; and life sciences markets.
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At Merrick, employee ownership drives us as we work alongside our clients to develop the right solutions to better our world. We’re motivated by a need to do the right thing and be the best we can be—and we make decisions based on that, not the bottom line. As employee owners, we’re empowered to find the solutions that have a positive impact on our communities, our company, and our world. We’re an employee-owned…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Design Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Greenwood Village, Colorado |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Specialties | EnergyInfrastructureLife SciencesGeospatial SolutionsNational SecurityDepartment of DefenseNuclearAerospaceWaterWhitewater |
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Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Electrical student for a paid summer Co-Op for Summer 2027 at our Ottawa, Ontario office.
Merrick’s Summer Internship Program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students. Designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company.
The summer co-op has a commitment of approximately May through August 2027.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Merrick Co-Op Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical design. Our intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to, facility electrical power, lighting, grounding, fire detection, lighting system, communication systems and security and access control. The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
- Knowledge of facility electrical and lighting design and/or power system design.
- Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate or technologist degree.
- Must be pursuing a degree as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Technologist with an electrical emphasis.
- Client requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Knowledge of power distribution design software (SKM, PowerTools, Easy Power).
- Local candidates are strongly preferred.
TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Professional Training and Skill Development.
- Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
- Real work on Real client projects
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
- And Much More!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
- At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
- Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes; RRSP, and unique work-life benefits.
- We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
The Merrick Co-Op Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of electrical design. Our intern will be exposed to a variety of electrical engineering experiences and tasks including, but not limited to, facility electrical power, lighting, grounding, fire detection, lighting system, communication systems and security and access control. The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
- Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
- Knowledge of facility electrical and lighting design and/or power system design.
- Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate or technologist degree.
- Must be pursuing a degree as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Technologist with an electrical emphasis.
- Client requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
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