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, designers, field crews, and others in different departments in the organization, and provide an understanding of design applications and tools within the operating and engineering groups at FortisBC.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Interested in learning about the Electrical Utility Industry
• Competent public speaker
• Competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience or knowledge with AutoCAD and/or database management systems is preferred, but not required

• Work with the Distribution Design Group and be involved in the design and drafting of different Distribution Overhead and Underground Lines
• Perform multiple site visits when working with Distribution Design Group and field crews
• Provide technical support and work with the Distribution Design & Operations group
• Analyze and evaluate new utility products, practices and design procedures
• Create models in order to simulate the distribution system and allocate loads given from a load forecast
• Model the distribution system using a power simulation software for large customers and operational inquiries