Coop Student – Mississauga

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Distribution Design Co-op Student for a term starting in September 2025. The position involves site visits and the design and drafting of electrical distribution infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience with AutoCAD and a background in engineering studies, along with strong communication and collaboration skills to work with various project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least two years of an engineering program.
• Experience with AutoCAD and in the civil or electric utility industry.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with various roles.

Responsibilities

• Site visits to inspect civil and electrical power infrastructure.
• Design and AutoCAD drafting of underground and overhead electrical distribution.
• Material take-offs, project estimating, and managing project schedules.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

AutoCAD

Project Management

Education

Completed 2 years of an engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Utility Design, the Distribution Design Co-op Student is primarily responsible for site visits and the design and drafting of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure. This is a 4 OR 8-month term, starting September 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Site visits to inspect civil and electrical power infrastructure.• Design and AutoCAD drafting of underground and overhead medium voltage electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV).• Material take-offs and project estimating.• Transformer loading, voltage drop, and cable pull calculations.• Reviewing 3rd party drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and on-site electrical to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.• Preparing technical documentation.• Project schedule management and tracking.• Research and application of engineering standards and codes.• Design coordination with customers, municipal authorities, other utilities & various project stakeholders.• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of at least two years of an engineering program at an accredited university or college (electrical or civil preferred).• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other roles (project managers, designers, drafters, materials and construction vendors, survey, and marketing) to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, on time, and on budget.• Class 5 driver’s license• Access to a vehicle in good working condition and willingness to complete site visits outside of the Greater Toronto Area• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office 365.• Experience working in the civil or electric utility industry.• Familiarity with Hydro One, Toronto Hydro and Utilities Standards Forum (USF) design and construction standards would be an asset.

Additional Assets:

• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.• Demonstrating self-motivation and drive for improvement.• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.