Co-op Student – Power Delivery (Winter 2026) - 12 Month Term

Stantec; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Co-op Student for their Power Delivery team in Kelowna, BC. This internship provides hands-on experience with engineering projects and client interactions. Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program and available from January 2026 for at least a 12-month term. The role involves assisting in design projects, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with standards. The position offers valuable real-world experience in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously with superior time-management.
• Develop effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overhead distribution design projects.
• Develop design solutions that comply with all applicable codes.
• Manage client relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time-management

Effective communication

Interest in career advancement

Knowledge of SPIDAcalc

Education

Bachelor of Engineering program

Job description

Co-op Student – Power Delivery (Winter 2026) - 12 Month Term

Kelowna, BC, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Description

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real‑world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands‑on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Our local Kelowna Power Delivery team is currently seeking an Engineering Student looking to gain exposure to a unique and dynamic organization. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will assist distribution design projects by communicating directly with clients and customers to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions and alternatives that meet client needs. You will work with landowners, customers, and other client departments to ensure that the projects are effectively coordinated and executed. You will ensure that facilities are designed in a safe, cost‑effective and timely manner and meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist overhead distribution design teams with day‑to‑day tasks and projects including coordination of drawings and details.
• Develop design solutions that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Develop project cost estimates and material lists.
• Manage external client relationships through effective and timely communication.
• Track project actions and milestones and participate in documentation control.
• Travel and perform site visits as required.
• Identify potential safety or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate action.
• Coordinate designs and facilitate approvals with third‑party stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultants.
• General duties, requests, and special projects as directed.

Qualifications

You must compare current capabilities and credentials and qualifications in the same categories.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Superior time‑management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in developing new skills and career advancement.
• Knowledge of SPIDAcalc would be an asset.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program.
• Available to work starting in January 2026 for a 12‑month term minimum, with preference for longer terms. Please clearly state on your application the desired length of term.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About the Team

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.