Co-op Student - Electrical or Mechanical Engineer - Site C (Fort St. John) - May Summer 2026

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Co-op Student - Electrical or Mechanical Engineer - Site C (Fort St. John) - May Summer 2026

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Fort St. John Site C Constr Ofc

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Annual salary: 1,792.24 - $2,257.45 biweekly

What you'll do

Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in

your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly.

Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring

manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we

recommend you apply early!

Please note this position is shift work, and the successful candidate will be working shifts of 14 days in a row on site

followed by 7 days off in a row.

Based out of Fort St. John, British Columbia, BC Hydro Generation Engineering’s Site C Project (The Project) has an

opening for students studying Mechanical or Electrical Engineering who would be interested in contributing their knowledge

and developing their abilities within the Site C Project’s (The Project) Resident Engineering Team (RE Team). Students will

be working a 14/7 shift, with 14 days of work in a row followed by 7 days off.

The Project includes a wide variety of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering related construction activities including

witnessing testing, verifying equipment installation and alignment, reviewing engineering drawings and reports, and

reviewing and preparing maintenance and operations documentation for balance of plant equipment. BC Hydro is mindful

that students may have limited experience related to the upcoming construction works but BC Hydro is passionate about

the learning opportunity the Site C Project represents to its RE Team members. Resources are in place to surround

developing members with experienced engineering leadership to promote individual development and act as a springboard

for career development.

The successful candidate will play an integral part acting on behalf of the Owner’s Engineer or Professional-of-Record in the

field, verifying the compliance of contractor constructed works in conformance with contract documents including scope,

quality, and schedule.

- Develop a strong understanding of each contract’s scope/specifications/Issued for Construction Drawings/Inspection and

Test Plans and contractor prepared drawings/submittals,

- Monitoring construction activities on behalf of the BC Hydro’s Professional-of-Record or Owner’s Engineer, to ensure each

contractor’s work activities are completed in conformance with the design/approved work methods.

- Participate in the development of facility documentation such as maintenance instructions.

- Develop an understanding of construction methods/sequencing to assist with proactively anticipating and identifying

contractor interfaces and/or related construction risks;

- Preparation of daily/weekly construction progress reports;

- Assist with site visits for Project stakeholders;

- Assist with the development and delivery of presentations to Project stakeholders;

At the end of the co-op term, the students will have excellent first-hand knowledge of the multi-disciplinary, fast paced, large

hydropower construction.

What you bring

- To qualify as a candidate, individual's must be enrolled and yet to graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in

Canada.

- Completed a minimum of 2nd year of electrical or mechanical engineering studies at an accredited university.

- The candidate should be excited and interested in gaining hands-on field experience in the construction of BC Hydro

generation facility.

- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and ability to work both independently and

as member of a team.

- This position is based out of the Fort St. John, BC.

- Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate

themselves if necessary.

- A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.

What we offer

- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference

checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and

alcohol test.

- All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight

months.

- These positions are located in Fort St. John, BC. Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and

it is the student’s responsibility to relocate themselves if necessary. Students may be eligible for remote work location or

living out allowances. Shifts are 14 days on, 7 off.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be

required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts. Incomplete/late

applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will

contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: 2026-01-05 Closing Date: 2026-02-08

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