Fortis BC

Engineering Co-op, Regional Planning

LocationKelowna, BC

About This Job


Branch: Electric


Affiliation: Management & Exempt


Employment Status: Co-op Student


Salary Min: $24.76 Hourly


Salary Max: $29.13 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

The assignment will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, managers, designers, field crew, and others in different departments in the organization, and provide an understanding of some of the workings within the planning, operations, and engineering groups at FortisBC. This role will provide experience in distribution system planning, asset management, and operational support.


In this role, you will:

Develop the scope and estimates for various distribution system projects. As part of this work, you will complete site visits with a Distribution Designer and the Operations group.

Using power system simulation, create distribution system models to evaluate contingency scenarios, new customer connections, and/or capital projects.
Assist the Regional Engineer in updating the Load Forecast.
Review and prioritize inspection results for distribution system equipment.
Provide technical support to the Operations group as required.
Participate in the development of the annual capital plan using the Asset Investment Planning tool Copperleaf C55.
Assist the Regional Engineer in review and approval of Net Metering (renewable energy interconnection) applications.
What it takes:

Bachelor of Engineering Student (Electrical) - Third or Fourth year preferred.

Enrolled in a Co-op program
Valid driver’s license and current abstract.
Other Qualifications

Interested in learning more about the Electrical Utility Industry.

Competent public speaker.
Experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Additional Information

This is an 8 month co-op term starting in September 2025.


FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.


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