Engineering Co-op, Transmission Lines
About The Position
This co-op assignment provides opportunities to engage with engineers, managers, and employees across different departments and gain an understanding of FortisBC’s operating and engineering groups. The role supports the design and maintenance of overhead transmission lines and transmission line projects. The student will work with engineering, Operations, and Standards groups, undertake site visits and technical analysis, and gain exposure to PLSCADD transmission-line design software. This is a full-time, temporary student co-op opportunity for a term of up to eight months, starting in January 2027. The expected hiring range is $25.68 to $28.70 per hour. FortisBC describes its workplace as safe, inclusive, and diverse, and notes that it offers a competitive salary and benefits package and supports lifelong career development and volunteerism.
Requirements
- Be an Electrical Engineering student; third- or fourth-year students are preferred.
- Have a valid driver’s license and current driving abstract.
- Be interested in learning about the electrical utility industry.
- Be a competent public speaker.
- Have experience or knowledge with AutoCAD.
- Be competent in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Third- or fourth-year Electrical Engineering student status is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist transmission engineers with the preparation of designs and construction packages for transmission line projects.
- Participate in drafting transmission designs and standard drawings.
- Conduct site visits to understand the Transmission and Distribution system, gather design information, and inspect completed construction work.
- Analyze transmission line condition-assessment information and create condition-assessment reports.
- Use and learn PLSCADD design software for transmission line design and analysis.
- Maintain FortisBC transmission line records and file as-built 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Support for lifelong career development
- Encouragement of volunteerism and giving back to the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
