Jack Hodgson
Airdrie,Alberta
Summary
Electrical Engineering student at the University of Calgary with practical experience in SCADA, ICS, DCS, RTACs, PLCs, and AVEVA PI software. Demonstrated ability to translate academic knowledge into industry applications through a summer internship, contributing to system integration, automation, and data management projects. Seeking opportunities to apply technical expertise, strengthen problem-solving skills, and expand knowledge in the energy industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Services CDA | Summer Student
Capital Power
Calgary, Alberta
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed PI AF templates and PI Vision dashboards to integrate PI data with Maximo, enabling automated preventative maintenance creation and reducing manual workload
- Developed VBA code for mass editing of tags in database via Excel PI Builder add-on, enhancing system efficiency
- Documented RTAC–PI data pathways and authored official recovery procedures using RTAC acSELerator, improving troubleshooting speed and system reliability at plant sites
Sales Associate and Shift Lead
Sobeys Liquor
Airdrie, Alberta
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Manage a team of up to two team members to ensure that the store remains organized and stock is distributed correctly upholding quality customer service
- Maintain store inventory on a CAO system using scanners to resolve inventory discrepancies and analyze consumer trends helping improve merchandising
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
University of Calgary
05-2027
Skills
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Python, C, Assembly, VBA, Low Frequency Circuit Design, PI AF, PI Vision, PI SMT, SCADA Systems, acSELerator RTAC, KiCAD, Thonny, Fusion, Quartus, MPLABX
Personal Skills: Team Management, Leadership Capabilities, Strong Communication, Dedicated to Work, Composed Under Stress, Eager to Learn
Projects
Remote Control Car | Project Manager
- Led a 4-person team to design and build a remote-controlled car from scratch
- Created a custom PCB schematic in KiCAD for accurate hardware integration
- Managed task distribution and deadlines, ensuring on-time project completion
BMO Study Bot | Team Lead
- Directed a 3-person team to build a 3D-printed study assistant for users with attention deficits
- Integrated Raspberry Pi Pico, photoresistor, and 7-seg LCD with MicroPython code
- Coordinated progress tracking and documentation, delivering a polished final presentation
Interactive Globe | Team Lead
- Built an interactive globe displaying global time zones using Raspberry Pi Pico, servo motor, and LCD
- Programmed MicroPython with API integration for real-time data
- Managed team progress and documentation to ensure successful on-time delivery
Hobbies/Interests
- Wakeboarding, Fishing, Lacrosse, Working Out, Biking, Brain Teasers, Computer Design
Timeline
Technical Services CDA | Summer Student
Capital Power
06.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Associate and Shift Lead
Sobeys Liquor
06.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
University of Calgary
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