Engineering Co-op, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Branch: Gas

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Co-op Student

Expected Hiring Range: $25.20 to $28.20 Hourly

Short-term Incentive Eligible: No

Workplace Flexibility: No

Temp Duration: 8 months

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

This assignment will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, managers, and others in different departments within the organization, and provide an understanding of some of the workings within the operating and engineering groups at FortisBC.

The co-op student may have the opportunity to gain experience with the following equipment: centrifugal/reciprocating compressors and pumps, cryogenic piping and storage vessels, fired heaters and instrumentation/sensors.

Work that the co-op student may be involved with will include (but is not limited to):

- LNG plant equipment maintenance and asset management

- LNG plant equipment condition assessments

- Field visits and on-site diagnostic testing

- LNG plant equipment commissioning

In this role, you will:

Under the direction and supervision of a Professional Engineer, the co-op student will learn to:

- Work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of LNG manufacturing plants.

- Complete condition assessments indicating equipment health, probability of failure, and potential risks to the business.

- Analyze equipment reliability and provide recommendations on optimal end-of-life, replacement, or overhaul.

- Lead engineering investigations to troubleshoot equipment performance.

- Develop justifications for capital projects using quantifiable probabilities, consequences and cost estimates.

- Review and provide recommendations for improving business processes while ensuring compliance to company and industry standards.

What it takes:

- Bachelor of Engineering Student (Mechanical or Mechatronics).

- Enrolled in a Co-op program.

- Valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

- Interested in learning about Mechanical Equipment within a Manufacturing Plant.

- Proven competence in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Competent public speaker and strong written communicator.

- General understanding of how to read CAD drawings.

- Experience or courses in thermodynamics, sensors & actuators, economics considered an asset.

- Experience or courses with VBA/C++ programming is preferred.

Additional Information

- This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8-month term starting in January 2026.

- This position will require the co-op student to be on-site.

- Qualifying successful candidates will be provided a relocation allowance.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

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