Engineering Co-op, Renewable Gas

at  FortisBC

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Salary Min: $24.28 Hourly
Salary Max: $28.56 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Temp Duration: 8 months (possible extension to 12 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 Engineering Co-op Student will work on various assignments related to renewable gas project development, which will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, operations staff, managers and others in different departments in the organization. The assignments will provide an understanding of projects involving renewable gases and low carbon fuels such as biogas, hydrogen, lignin and syngas associated with FortisBC’s Clean Growth Pathway.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Experience or knowledge with process-modelling software
• Competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills

The work will consist of various assignments related to renewable gas project development such as:

• Supporting feasibility studies and preliminary design development
• Preliminary equipment sizing and selection
• Compiling data on industry technology trends
• Analysis of operational data
• Completing life cycle analyses
• Ongoing operational data reporting