Intern, Facilities Maintenance Engineering
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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Facilities Maintenance Engineering position in Montreal, QC from May - Aug 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Facilities Maintenance Engineering is responsible for leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) concepts to expand existing monitoring capabilities of the systems testing new hardware and software technologies. The position analyzes abnormalities by transforming captured data into insights. The role is part of the Monitoring and Business Intelligence Team which is responsible for the remote monitoring of critical assets at CN facilities across North America (e.g. use of cutting-edge technologies to monitor energy and demand, electrical power systems reliability, equipment performance).
Major Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of electrical Power Quality (PQ) alarms generated daily
- Assist Engineers with energy analysis and modeling
- Assist the facilities management staff with the monitoring system
- Observe and identify key abnormities in asset health
- Help Engineers perform measurements and verifications on energy conservation projects
- Prepare technical documents such as equipment specifications, network diagrams and Standards
- Carry out research on data analysis to help improve asset health
- Help expand monitoring capabilities by leveraging industry standard IoT technologies
- Develop new SCADA pages as requested by the Facilities team
- Leverage tools (Power BI, Tableau) to develop dynamic reports and presentations
Requirements
- Experience in power systems, such as basic electrical theory, interpreting electrical single line and wiring drawings, Power Factor calculations
- Understanding of Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP, IP) networking concepts
- Experience in a power systems role*
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, specifically Data Analysis package
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Preference will be given to those candidates who wish to pursue a career in power systems, clean energy or controls*
Education
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering with a focus on Mechatronics
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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