Engineering Co-op, Renewable Gas

Engineering Co-op, Renewable Gas

Location

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Co-op Student

Expected Hiring Range: $25.68 to $28.70 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 delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. 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 a future part of FortisBC’s Renewable and Lower Carbon Gas portfolio. This position requires a combination of both technical and soft skills, and will provide an opportunity to work with a wide variety of project partners and stakeholders.

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

Supporting business case development for hydrogen production pathways

Preliminary equipment sizing and selection

Compiling data on industry technology trends

Analysis of operational data

Completing life cycle analyses

Technical and financial reporting

Business case writing

Ongoing operational data reporting

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

Other Qualifications

Strong communicator, both written and verbal

Experience or knowledge with process-modelling software

Competence in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Strong organizational skills

Additional Information

This role requires a unique blend of technical acumen to support preliminary design activities and soft skills to support business development activities.

This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8-month term starting in January 2027.

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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