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Duncan McRae

Electrical Engineering Intern

smcra022@uottawa.ca | 613-330-3436 | Ottawa, ON | stephendmcrae.com | LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Honours Physics and Electrical Engineering student entering third CO-OP placement term. Proven in hands-on work involving problem solving and a persistent work-ethic. Mechanically inclined with a passion for electronics and machine learning. Proficient in computer systems, especially python programming, Linux and Windows operating systems.

Education

Honours BSc Physics and BASc Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Communications (CO-OP)

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON | 2021 – Present

  • Expected Graduation: May 2027
  • CGPA: 7.57/10

Skills

Technical Computing Hands-on Soft Skills
Circuit analysis
Solid state devices
Communications Systems
RF Characterization		 Python / MATLAB
C / VBA
Linux / Windows
Multisim / CAD
Microsoft Office		 Metalworking
Welding / Soldering
Machinery operation
Equipment repair		 Written/Verbal Communication
Group Work
Problem Solving
Autonomy

Experience

Engineering Technician (CO-OP)

BluMetric Environmental Inc., Carp, ON | Jan. – Aug. 2025

  • Disassembled and assembled ROWPU and SROD units for department of national defence.
  • Conducted troubleshooting and quality assurance on water treatment systems.
  • Created documentation and manuals for assembly of new water treatment equipment.

Construction Labourer

JS Maçonnerie Inc., Embrun, ON | May – Aug. 2023

  • Assisted bricklayers with brick moving, sorting and cutting stone.
  • Operated construction equipment and power tools.

Farm Hand

Charlottengro Farms Inc., Williamstown, ON | 2020 – 2023

  • Assisted in general farm duties including animal care and field work.
  • Operated, maintained, and repaired equipment and machinery.
  • Installed new equipment when necessary.

Farm Hand

Heidi Farms Inc., Bainsville, ON | 2016 – 2023

  • Performed multiple roles in milking operations during early and late hours.
  • Operated equipment during harvest season.

Construction Labourer

Dave Lawson Woodworking Ltd., Jasper, AB | Sept. – Dec. 2020

  • Operated construction equipment and power tools.
  • Applied construction techniques including reinforced concrete, framing, insulation, and roofing.

Projects

Capstone Project: Drone-Targeting Device with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON | Sept. 2025 - Present

  • Working with a group of engineering students, designing a device to locate and track encroaching drones and UAVs using Voxel movement method and AI image recognition.
  • Main focus on integrating machine learning methods for real-time detection and response.

Physics Research Project: Intermediate Band (IB) Mobility in IB Solar Cells

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON | Sept. 2025 – Present

  • Working under a professor at the University of Ottawa, researching the effects of IB mobility on the efficiency of IB solar cells for practical implementation.
  • Conducting python simulations using Simudo software.

Radio Frequency (RF) Power Characterization

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON | Sept. - Dec. 2025

  • Worked in a partnership to design, assemble and test a device measuring and parameterizing RF power available for low power devices.
  • Integrated Arduino microcontroller for data collection and analysis.
  • View Full Project Report (PDF)

Engineers Without Borders

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON | Jan. - Mar. 2023

  • Worked with fellow engineering students to design new systems for Mazi Ltd. in Kenya using SOLIDWORKS.

Second Year Engineering Design Project

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON | Jan. – Apr. 2022

  • Worked with team of engineering students to design accessibility part for the Tetra Society of North America.

First Year Engineering Design Project

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON | Sept. – Dec. 2021

  • Designed and programmed applications for Zafin using various programming languages and platforms.