Electrical or Telecom Engineer/Technologist Co-op

Type of position: Trainee

Your future role on our team

The BBA Field Services team is looking for new team members who enjoy technical challenge, problem solving and exceeding client expectations. Our ideal candidate is living within 100kms from Fort St John, BC who can work independently while also engaging with the team to share knowledge and develop relationships that support the growth and expansion of Field Services in the Western Region.

- Complete maintenance activities on protection, control, and high voltage apparatus

- Complete maintenance activities on microwave, network and communications systems

- Support service center operations including organization of testing equipment, ongoing repairs and device inventory.

- Support business relations and the quality of professional services

- Apply & execute established work methods and provide input into their improvement

- Experience managing business relations and the quality of professional services with co workers, clients and partners

- Follow, review and execute safety procedures and criteria

- Participate in the execution of detailed engineering projects

- Draft technical documents, commissioning reports, calculation notes and estimates

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

- Caring mindset that puts people first

- Results-driven

- Fascination for innovation

- Thirst to learn and excel

- Ability to see beyond established standards

Job Requirements

- Working towards either a Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma (technologist) in one of the following areas: electrical engineering, telecommunications or any other relevant training

- 1-2 years of relevant experience in electrical apparatus maintenance, protection relay, telecommunications and control systems testing

- Willingness to work in operational and brownfield experience with industrial and utility systems

- Must be comfortable working in severe weather conditions (hot and cold), driving on winter roads, in remote locations, and on forest service roads.

- Must be comfortable working in remote locations with limited means of communication.

- Must be able to consistently lift 70lbs.

- Available to travel to our BBA offices across Canada

- Available for short- and long-term work assignments at client sites in Canada

- Asset: Bilingual (English and French)

- Asset: Experience in power control systems for generation and renewable energy sectors

- Asset: Knowledge and use of different standard communications protocols like DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850 within industrial or utility applications

At BBA, you get many benefits

- Base wage between $19-31/hr (depending on study program and region)

- Access to many experts and coaching

- Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

- A inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

- Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting

- A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.