Branch: Electric Affiliation: Management and Exempt Employment Status: Co:op Student Salary Min:24.76Hourly Salary Max:29.13Hourly Short:term Incentive Eligible: No Workplace Flexibility:No Temp Duration: 8 months Posting End Date: Open until filled As the province's largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers. Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.s energy landscape. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, lets shape a brighter future for B.C. Position Overview The assignment will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, managers, designers, field crews, and others in different departments in the organization, and provide an understanding of design applications and tools within the operating and engineering groups at FortisBC. In this role, you will: :Work with the Distribution Design Group and be involved in the design and drafting of different Distribution Overhead and Underground Lines :Perform multiple site visits when working with Distribution Design Group and field crews :Provide technical support and work with the Distribution Design and Operations group :Analyze and evaluate new utility products, practices and design procedures :Create models in order to simulate the distribution system and allocate loads given from a load forecast :Model the distribution system using a power simulation software for large customers and operational inquiries What it takes: :Electrical Engineering Student : Third or Fourth year preferred :Valid driver's license and current abstract Other Qualifications :Interested in learning about the Electrical Utility Industry :Competent public speaker :Competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint :Experience or knowledge with AutoCAD and/or database management systems is preferred, but not required Additional Information This is an 8 month co:op term starting September 2025 To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, the You're Applying. What now? page for additional information. FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.