Engineering Co-op, Renewable Gas

Location:

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Expected Hiring Range: $25.20 to $28.20 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
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.

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 hydrogen 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 hydrogen as part of the renewable gases and low carbon fuels 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 January 2026.

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.