westerkirk

Engineering Intern - Aerostructures

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

On-site · Internship

First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026

Role Profile

The Engineering Division is offering a 16-month internship opportunity in Aerostructure Engineering at our Calgary location.

This internship will begin in January, 2027.

Role Overview

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

Provide support for Type Design Change projects as required.
Draft and review drawing changes and DAO documents for type design changes under the direction of a design lead.
Participate in integrated product development teams (IPDTs) as part of the engineering change notice (ECN) process.
Modify, review, and create digital engineering data to support spares and production activities.
Troubleshoot issues with digital definition.
Assist in troubleshooting technical manufacturing issues and perform simple root cause analyses under the guidance of Methods Engineers.
Create 2D/3D manufacturing data using , CATIA, SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Review existing engineering drawings and draft drawing changes to support design change projects.
Support investigations and provide simple root cause analysis under supervision.
Apply basic knowledge of stress analysis, material properties, and aerospace processing methods to support engineering change and manufacturing troubleshooting activities.

What You'll Gain:

Exposure to the full aircraft lifecycle—from design, test and delivery.
Practical experience working on certification, production support, and fleet sustainment.
Mentorship from senior engineers and insight into career paths across multiple disciplines.
The chance to make real contributions to active engineering projects with national and international reach.

Education and Professional Qualifications

Current engineering student (bachelor’s or masters)
Preference to students who are completing an aerospace, Electrical or mechanical engineering degree

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