Engineering Co-op, Transmission Lines
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Job Location:
Springfield - Canada
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 28
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Branch: Electric
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Expected Hiring Range: $25.20to $28.20 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility:No
Temp Duration: 8 months
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the provinces 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.
Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.s energy landscape. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2700 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect belong and grow. Join us and together lets 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 drivers 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 January 2026.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC please visit the Youre 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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- Team Management
- Product Development
- Mobile Applications
About Company
FortisBC delivers renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to 135 BC communities and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories.
