Electrical Engineer Co-op / Internship January 2027

Phasor Engineering Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PHASOR Engineering Inc is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering COOP/Intern to join our team in Canada. This 8-16 month internship focuses on HV power systems and involves hands-on design across overhead, underground, telecom and substation projects.

You will work within a project team, assist with routing and design, perform field inspections, and learn power system studies using industry software. This role is ideal for advancing in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Currently seeking Electrical Engineering COOPs/Interns with interest in HV Power Systems.
• 8-16 month internship, in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Work with project team across Telecom, Substation and Line Design Groups.
• Assist with substation/overhead/underground routing and configuration design for HV projects.
• Assist with project development, scope, and budget.
• Attend client design review meetings.
• Conduct field site inspections and prepare field reports.
• Gain knowledge of power system studies using software like PLS-CAD/EasyPower/SKM/ETAP/Win-IGS/CDEGS/PS-CADD.
• Prepare electrical equipment specs and installation scopes of work.
• Assist with drafting and CAD updates to drawings.
• Prepare and issue drawing packages.
• Other drafting and computer tasks as assigned by engineers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Power systems knowledge

Power system studies

Education

Electrical Engineering (3rd/4th year)

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CAD

EasyPower

SKM

ETAP

Win-IGS

CDEGS

PS-CADD

Job description

PHASOR Engineering Inc. is a dynamic consulting firm specializing in the engineering and design of overhead & underground transmission/distribution systems, substations, fibre optics, as well as substation and transmission foundations. Our expertise allows us to be involved in a diverse range of projects from conceptual engineering through to commissioning and startup.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer COOP’s/Interns to join our engineering team. We are specifically interested in someone who has an advanced knowledge and interest in HV Power Systems. This is an 8-16 month internship.

We offer a dynamic work environment with an extremely experienced technical team, where you will be fully involved in all aspects of the engineering and design process.

We are interested in: Electrical, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering students.

Preference will be given to those who can stay eight months or longer.

As an Electrical Engineering COOP, you will work in a team setting and participate in a wide variety of design for underground and overhead design projects, including telecommunications, transmission, distribution and substation design and power system studies. You may also be asked to work closely with other Phasor staff in the preparation of engineering design packages not related directly to power systems. If you have a sense of humor and an entrepreneurial mindset you will be a great fit for our company.

Responsibilities

• Work within a project team of engineers and designers in our Telecom, Substation and Line Design Groups
• Assist with substation and overhead lines/underground cable routing layout & configuration design for high, medium, and low voltage projects;
• Assist with project development, scope, and budget;
• Attend client design review meetings;
• Conduct field site inspections and field reports;
• Gain knowledge of power system studies and analysis using engineering software packages such as PLS- CAD, EasyPower, SKM, ETAP, Win-IGS, CDEGS, and PS-CADD;
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications, electrical installation scope of work documents, and Performance specifications;
• Assisting the engineering teams with drafting and CAD updates to drawings;
• Prepare, review and complete drawing mark-ups;
• Prepare and issue drawing packages;
• Other drafting and computer related tasks as called upon by one of the engineers;

Qualifications

• Experience with the use of power simulation software and design drafting experience in AutoCAD an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong verbal communication abilities, good organization, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision
• Be physically fit as site visits on potentially uneven ground may be required
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Third of fourth-year Engineering student in Electrical Engineering

As a condition of employment, successful applicants agrees to undergo a Backcheck screening, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check.

Phasor Engineering is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, supported, and provided equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Phasor Engineering is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility: Phasor Engineering is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. #phasorinclusive

Phasor may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by people. #phasorinclusive

Current student at a credited University in Canada.

Able to commit to a full-time temporary co-op position of at least 8 months.

Enrolled in your university’s co-op program.

This position is NOT availible for new grads.

Able to commute up to 5 days a week in office.