Hydro Power Engineering Co-op: Field Ops & Reliability

The Skills Centre; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional power company is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Co‑op Student for a full-time role in Castlegar. This opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience in hydroelectric power generation while working under the direction of a Senior Reliability Engineer. Candidates should be third or fourth-year electrical or mechanical engineering students, eager to learn and develop practical skills. The position offers a collaborative team atmosphere and a competitive hourly wage, with applications open until January 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a third or fourth-year electrical or mechanical engineering student.
• Possession of a Class 7 Novice BC Driver’s License is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in equipment inspections and testing during outages.
• Develop equipment maintenance and test plans.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

A regional power company is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Co‑op Student for a full-time role in Castlegar. This opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience in hydroelectric power generation while working under the direction of a Senior Reliability Engineer. Candidates should be third or fourth-year electrical or mechanical engineering students, eager to learn and develop practical skills. The position offers a collaborative team atmosphere and a competitive hourly wage, with applications open until January 11, 2026.