Distribution Design Co-op Student

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

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a Distribution Design Co-op Student for a term extending from September 2025. The role involves designing medium voltage electrical infrastructure, project estimating, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have completed at least one year of an engineering program, ideally focusing on electrical or civil engineering, and possess strong skills in collaboration and software tools like AutoCAD and VBA.

Qualifications

• Preferred background in electrical or civil engineering.
• Class 5 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Design of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Material take-offs and project estimating.
• Site visits for verification of civil and electrical infrastructure.

Skills

Collaborative skills

VBA programming

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Completion of at least one year of an engineering program

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Vancouver Island Operations, the Distribution Design Co-op Student is primarily responsible for designing and drafting underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure. This is a 4 OR 8-month term, starting September 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Design 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 3^rd 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 field-verify or 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

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.

Salary Range: $23.00 – $27.00 per hour