FortisBC

Engineering Co-op, Stations

Engineering Co-op, Stations
Notice info
LocationTrail, BC
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Branch: Electric

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary

Expected Hiring Range: $24.76 hourly to $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

This assignment will provide opportunities for engagement with designers, 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.

Some Station Capital Projects that the successful candidate may be involved will include (but not limited to):

- Circuit breaker replacements

- Disconnect switch replacements

- DC battery system replacements

- Transformer monitoring device replacements

- Transformer oil containment modifications

- Station equipment and protection upgrades

- Existing station modifications or additions

- New substation development projects


In this role, you will:

- Provide Capital Project support to the Stations Engineering group for substation construction projects of varying scope and size.

- Perform basic electrical power calculations; assist with substation equipment selection and sizing; reference station design standards.

- Participate in electrical drawing wire checks to ensure the wiring diagrams match the electrical schematics.

- Work with project engineers, designers and construction managers to execute the full scope of work for station projects.

- Work with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, including civil engineers and contractors.

- Perform site visits related to project and standards work to better understand the Transmission and Distribution system.

- Be involved in the design and development of various substation standards and equipment specifications.

- Research technical information on new utility products and practices.

- Network with other utilities; collaborating and sharing information.


What it takes:

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

- Enrolled in a Co-op program.

- Valid driver’s license.

- Interested in learning more about the Electrical Utility Industry.

- Experience or courses in electrical power systems considered an asset.

- Experience or knowledge with AutoCAD and competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

- Competent public speaker and strong communicator.


Additional Information

- This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8 month term starting in September 2025.

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

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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