Transmission Lines Engineering Co-op – Kelowna

FortisBC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FortisBC in Kelowna, BC invites electrical engineering students (3rd/4th year) for a co-op in Transmission Lines. The role involves design and maintenance of overhead transmission lines, preparing designs and packages, drafting drawings, and site visits to understand the system.

Responsibilities include condition assessments, PLSCADD exposure, recordkeeping, and collaboration with Operations and Standards groups. Eligible candidates have a valid license and basic software skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering student in third or fourth year preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and current abstract.
• Interested in learning about the Electrical Utility Industry.
• Competent public speaker.
• Experience or knowledge with AutoCAD and competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in the design and maintenance of overhead transmission lines.
• Assist the transmission engineers in preparing designs and construction packages for transmission line projects.
• Be involved in the drafting of various transmission design and standard drawings.
• Perform multiple site visits to better understand the Transmission and Distribution system, gather design information and inspect completed construction work.
• Perform analysis of transmission line condition assessment information and create condition assessment reports.
• Be exposed to PLSCADD design software for the design and analysis of transmission lines.
• Maintain FortisBC transmission line records and be responsible for the filing of asbuilt data from completed transmission projects.
• Provide technical support and work with the Operations group and the Standards Group.
• Research technical information on new utility products and practices.
• Network with other utilities

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering Student (3rd/4th year)

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

FortisBC in Kelowna, BC invites electrical engineering students (3rd/4th year) for a co-op in Transmission Lines. The role involves design and maintenance of overhead transmission lines, preparing designs and packages, drafting drawings, and site visits to understand the system.

Responsibilities include condition assessments, PLSCADD exposure, recordkeeping, and collaboration with Operations and Standards groups. Eligible candidates have a valid license and basic software skills.