Distribution Design Co-op Student

Primary-Engineering-and-Constructio; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction in Victoria is seeking a Distribution Design Co-op Student to begin in January 2027 for an 8-month term. You will design and draft underground and overhead distribution infrastructure (4kV-25kV) using AutoCAD, perform material take-offs, and assist with project estimating.

The role involves coordinating with project teams, reviewing drawings, creating VBA macros, preparing technical documentation, and visiting sites to inspect power infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least one year of an engineering program.
• Willingness to liaise with project managers, designers, and vendors.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Design and AutoCAD drafting of distribution infrastructure (4kV-25kV).
• Material take-offs, project estimating, and scheduling.
• Review drawings to coordinate with civil/architectural work.
• Prepare technical documentation and site inspections.
• Develop VBA macros and support standards compliance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office 365

Collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Engineering student (1+ year)

Job description

We are seeking a Distribution Design Co-op Student to join our Victoria office starting in January 2027. An 8-month term is preferred; however, candidates available for a 4-month term will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Creating and updating automation macros using VBA programming.
• Preparing technical documentation.
• Site visits to inspect civil and electrical power infrastructure.
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of engineering standards and codes.
• Design coordination with customers, municipal authorities, other utilities & various project stakeholders.
• Assess the potential system impacts and costs relating to electrical and telecom utility servicing
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of at least one year of an engineering program at an accredited university or college (electrical or civil preferred, but others will be considered).
• 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.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience working in the civil or electric utility industry.
• Familiarity with BC Hydro 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.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Class 5 driver’s license.