About the role#
As an Engineering Co-op student, you will work on hydrogen project development within the Renewable and Lower Carbon Gas portfolio. This role involves collaborating with engineers, operations staff, and managers across the organization. You will balance technical design tasks with business development activities while working with various project partners and stakeholders.
What you'll do#
- Support feasibility studies and preliminary design development.
- Assist with business case development for hydrogen production pathways.
- Perform preliminary equipment sizing and selection.
- Compile data on industry technology trends.
- Analyze operational data and complete life cycle analyses.
- Prepare technical and financial reports.
- Write business cases and manage ongoing operational data reporting.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering bachelor program, ideally in your third or fourth year.
- Active participation in a university co-op program.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience or familiarity with process-modelling software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective organizational skills.
- A valid driver’s license is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Surrey, British Columbia.
- Term: Full-time, 8-month position starting in January 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with the option to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to approximately two days per week.
- Compensation: $25.68 to $28.70 per hour.
About FortisBC
FortisBC is a Canadian utility company based in Surrey, British Columbia. The company provides natural gas, electricity, and propane to nearly 1.3 million customers throughout the province. Its operations reach 135 cities and towns, along with 58 First Nations communities. With a workforce of over 2,400 employees, the organization focuses on energy infrastructure and community investment projects.
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