Distribution Engineering Coop Student

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Distribution Engineering Co-op Student for a term commencing in September 2025. This role involves assisting with electrical distribution projects, including design, calculations, and project management. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in an engineering program and exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an engineering degree or technologist diploma program required.
• Possession of a Class 5 driver’s license preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical utility design and construction standards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Attend site visits for planning and implementation of electrical utility designs.
• Design and draft electrical distribution infrastructure using AutoCAD.
• Compile material lists and project cost estimates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Self-motivation

Project management

Education

Post secondary engineering degree or technologist diploma program

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, BC Interior Operations, the Distribution Engineering Co-op Student is responsible for assisting in the overall execution of underground/overhead electrical distribution projects at our Kelowna or Trail locations.This role is open to students available for an 8-month term starting in September 2025.Applications should include your resume and current transcript (upload under 'Additional Documents').

Responsibilities:

• Attending site visits for planning and implementation of electrical utility designs.
• Design and drafting of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure using AutoCAD.
• Electrical and structural engineering calculations for underground and overhead systems.
• Compiling material lists and project cost estimates.
• Obtain approvals from and communicate with various stakeholders (electrical utility, customers, consultants, municipal and provincial authorities, etc.).
• Tracking and actively advancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Help aid in the creation of internal tools and processes to improve work efficiency.
• Other duties may be required related to completing the above work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Interpersonal skills that help develop business relationships and foster a friendly work environment.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with others to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, on time, and on budget.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• An ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Enrollment in a post secondary engineering degree or technologist diploma program.
• A Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle (preferred).

Additional Assets:

• Familiarity with electrical utility design and construction standards.
• Experience working in the electric utility or engineering environment, ideally with experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
• Understanding of computer programming or experience creating/working with macro-enabled Excel workbooks.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Experience with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, AGi32 and MS Office.

Salary Range: $23.00 – $27.00 per hour