Engineering Co-op, Renewable Gas

Location:

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Salary Min: $24.28 Hourly
Salary Max: $28.56 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Temp Duration: 8 months (possible extension to 12 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.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's 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, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

The Engineering Co-op Student will work on various assignments related to renewable gas project development, which will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, operations staff, managers and others in different departments in the organization. The assignments will provide an understanding of projects involving renewable gases and low carbon fuels such as biogas, hydrogen, lignin and syngas associated with FortisBC’s Clean Growth Pathway.

In this role, you will:

The work will consist of various assignments related to renewable gas project development such as:

Supporting feasibility studies and preliminary design development
Preliminary equipment sizing and selection
Compiling data on industry technology trends
Analysis of operational data
Completing life cycle analyses
Ongoing operational data reporting

Other Qualifications

Strong communicator, both written and verbal
Experience or knowledge with process-modelling software
Competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills

What it takes:

Bachelor of Engineering Student (Mechanical or Chemical) - Third or Fourth year preferred
Enrolled in a Co-op program
Valid driver’s license preferred

Additional Information

This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8 month term starting in May 2025.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit 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.

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