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Co-op Student - Electrical or Mechanical Engineer - Site C (Fort St. John) - Fall September 2026
BC Hydro —Fort St. John, BC
- $3,584.48–$4,514.90 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Construction
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FORTIS BC —Trail, BC
- $25.68–$28.70 an hour
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
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Dometic Marine Canada, Inc. —Richmond, BC
- $23.50–$27.50 an hour
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Engineering Co-op, Regional Planning
FORTIS BC —Kelowna, BC
- $25.68–$28.70 an hour
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Structural Co-op (Fall 2026)
HDR —Vancouver, BC
- $21–$31 an hour
- Temporary
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
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Staff Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
Kardium Inc. —Burnaby, BC
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Co-op Student - Electrical or Mechanical Engineer - Site C (Fort St. John) - Fall September 2026

BC Hydro -
Fort St. John, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$3,584.48–$4,514.90 a month

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
Microsoft Excel
Mechanical Engineering
English
Construction
Communication skills

Full job description

A workplace powered by you

At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.

Co-op Student - Electrical or Mechanical Engineer - Site C (Fort St. John) - Fall September 2026

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Fort St. John Site C Constr Ofc

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Annual salary: $1,792.24 - $2,257.45 biweekly

What you'll do

** Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in
your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly. **

Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring
manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we
recommend you apply early!

Please note this position is shift work, and the successful candidate will be working shifts of 14 days in a row on site
followed by 7 days off in a row.

Based out of Fort St. John, British Columbia, BC Hydro Generation Engineering’s Site C Project (The Project) has an
opening for students studying Mechanical or Electrical Engineering who would be interested in contributing their knowledge
and developing their abilities within the Site C Project's Plant Maintenance Engineering (PME) Team. The PME team plays
a central role in the transition from construction to operations, supporting the development of maintenance programs,
deficiency management, and operational readiness of one of the largest hydroelectric projects.

BC Hydro is mindful that students may have limited experience related to the upcoming construction works but BC Hydro is
passionate about the learning opportunity the Site C Project represents to its PME Team members. Resources are in place
to surround developing members with experienced engineering leadership to promote individual development and act as a
springboard for career development.

The successful candidate will play an integral part in the PME team's mission to bridge the gap between construction and
long-term operations, working alongside experienced engineers to develop the maintenance framework for BC Hydro's
newest generating station.

Develop a strong understanding of each contract’s scope/specifications/Issued for Construction Drawings/Inspection and

Test Plans and contractor prepared drawings/submittals,

Assist with tracking, reviewing, and closing deficiencies, including field verification of deficiency scope, monitoring

rectification activities performed by trades or contractors, and preparation of closure evidence.

Participate in the development of facility documentation such as maintenance instructions.

Support the implementation of the interim preventive maintenance program in SAP, develop an understanding of

construction methods/sequencing to assist with proactively anticipating and identifying contractor interfaces and/or related
construction risks;

Assist with site visits for Project stakeholders;

Assist with the development and delivery of presentations to Project stakeholders;

At the end of the co-op term, the students will have excellent first-hand knowledge of the multi-disciplinary, fast paced, large
hydropower construction.

What you bring

To qualify for a student Co-op opportunity, students must be enrolled in academic studies at a post-secondary institution in

Canada and must be returning to school after completion of their work term with BC Hydro.

Completed a minimum of 2nd year of electrical or mechanical engineering studies at an accredited university.

The candidate should be excited and interested in gaining hands-on field experience in the construction of a BC Hydro

generation facility.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and ability to work both independently and

as a member of a team.

This position is based out of Fort St. John, BC.

Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate

themselves if necessary.

A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.

What we offer

As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference

checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and
alcohol test.

All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight

months.

These positions are located in Fort St. John, BC. Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and

it is the student’s responsibility to relocate themselves if necessary. Students may be eligible for remote work location or
living out allowances. Shifts are 14 days on, 7 off.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be
required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts. Incomplete/late
applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will
contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Flexible work model role definitions:

Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work
they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements.
Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person
time.
Role type Criteria
Field – No work from home option.
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week.

Date Posted: 2026-05-05 Closing Date: 2026-06-07

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