Engineering Co-op, Distribution Design
FortisBC
Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Kelowna, BC
Contract type: Intern
Branch: Electric
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Salary Min: $24.28
Salary Max: $28.56
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 1.2 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 2,600 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.
Responsibilities
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 .
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Salary Min: $24.28
Salary Max: $28.56
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 1.2 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 2,600 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform site visits when working with Distribution Design Group
- Work with Design Group to document typical work tasks and update training material
- Work with Design Group, Regulatory and Operations to implement and update process documentation
- Liaise with other Utilities to develop strategic changes to the department
- Provide technical support and work with the Distribution Design & Operations group
- Update Distribution Design Tools and Tool Configuration using various MS Excel and/or scripting methods
- Other duties and responsibilities as requiredPerform site visits when working with Distribution Design Group
- Work with Design Group to document typical work tasks and update training material
- Work with Design Group, Regulatory and Operations to implement and update process documentation
- Liaise with other Utilities to develop strategic changes to the department
- Provide technical support and work with the Distribution Design & Operations group
- Update Distribution Design Tools and Tool Configuration using various MS Excel and/or scripting methods
- Other duties and responsibilities as required
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program with an Electrical focus - Third or Fourth year required
- Enrolled in a Co-op program
- Valid driver’s license and current abstract
- Interested in learning more about the Electrical Utility Industry
- Competent public speaker
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals within the Engineering and Operations teams
- Competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Competent with VBA and/or other scripting language
- Experience or knowledge with AutoCAD
- Experience with PLS Cadd considered an asset
- This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8 month term starting in January 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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