FortisBC

Engineering Co-op, Transmission Lines

LocationKelowna, BC
Job TypeInternship

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 and others in different departments in the organization, and provide an understanding of some of the workings within the operating and engineering groups at FortisBC.


In this role, you will:

Be involved in the design and maintenance of overhead transmission lines
Assist the transmission engineers in preparing designs and construction packages for transmission line projects
Be involved in the drafting of various transmission design and standard drawings
Perform multiple site visits to better understand the Transmission and Distribution system, gather design information and inspect completed construction work
Perform analysis of transmission line condition assessment information and create condition assessment reports
Be exposed to PLSCADD design software for the design and analysis of transmission lines
Maintain FortisBC transmission line records and be responsible for the filing of asbuilt data from completed transmission projects
Provide technical support and work with the Operations group and the Standards Group
Research technical information on new utility products and practices
Network with other utilities


What it takes:

Electrical Engineering Student - Third or Fourth year preferred
Valid driver’s license and current abstract
Interested in learning more about the Electrical Utility Industry
Competent public speaker
Experience or knowledge with AutoCAD and competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint


Additional Information

This is an 8 month co-op 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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