Co-op/Intern Engineering Student - Engineering Practice (May 2027)

Location: Calgary, AB, CA

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement, control solutions and data management, for process industries in Western Canada and beyond.  We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.

Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes.  By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.

Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career.  Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.

Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Practice Lead, the Engineering Practice Co-op/Intern Student role would consist of a split of:

corporate engineering practice initiatives

supporting and developing software tools used within engineering and operations

technical project work

project streamlining initiatives

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills, and will work with the Engineering Practice Lead, managers, team leads, project teams, and shop personnel.

Work Term: 16 months (May 2027 – August 2028)

This is an in-facility (Calgary office) based position

Role and Responsibilities

Developing solutions utilizing the Microsoft Power Platform (primarily Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) and SharePoint

Documenting best practices

defining and documenting new processes

developing and testing workflows

analyzing existing processes

gathering requirements

proposing solutions and gathering feedback

implementing solutions and providing training materials and in-person training

Qualifications and Skills

Currently enrolled in undergraduate Engineering program, preferably in Software Engineering

Students enrolled in a post-secondary Co-op/Internship program, returning to school in September 2028 are preferred.

Customer Service experience

Proficiency in MS Office programs; Word, Power Point, Excel

High level technical skills and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and time management skills

Collaborative team player and strong work principles

Excellent office organizational and operational skills

Detail oriented

Entrepreneurial work ethic

Experience with SharePoint and the Microsoft Power Platform an asset

Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and those candidates selected for the next steps in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.

Close Date: December 13, 2026 (11:59 pm MT)

Requisition ID: 1952