Automation Co-op Student

Type of position: Student

Your future role on our team

Your role as an Automation Co-op student will be to take part in engineering projects in the Energy, Industrial and Mining sectors. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the deliverables you are assigned and to maintain a good working relationship with your teammates while gaining industry experience.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Participate in small to major projects for utility (substation and generation), industrial (manufacturing/processing plants and renewable energy) and heavy industry clients (mining)
• Prepare sketches and drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, etc.)
• Prepare technical documents (reports, specifications, test sheets, manuals, etc.)
• Prepare engineering lists
• Perform device configuration and programming (PLCs, HMIs, relays, etc.)
• Take part in site inspections, testing and commissioning

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to see beyond established standards
• Results-driven
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Rigour and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Enrolled in an Electrical or Automation Engineering program
• Good academic standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Base wage between $22-$31/hr
• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
• Friendly, eco-mindful, and high-tech work spaces
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect, and openness
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are a priority
• Agility and listening: your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives
• Growing business with many opportunities

About BBA
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.