Engineering Co-op, System Integrity
About the role
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: 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.
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 assignment will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, managers and others in different departments in the organization, and provide an understanding of some of the workings within the operating and engineering groups at FortisBC.
In this role, you will:
The work will consist of assisting in various assignments related to geotechnical-related and the pipeline in-line inspection (ILI) data analysis tasks, such as:
- Executing geotechnical and hydrotechnical hazard management program involving site visits, site inspection coordination with multiple stakeholders, inspection report and blast request review, record management, etc.
- Validating ILI related data, performing data analyses on various ILI data sets, and developing data analysis procedures.
- Providing support for other pipeline integrity management activities and assessments, as required.
What it takes:
- Bachelor of Engineering Student (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Geological) - Third or Fourth year preferred.
- Enrolled in a Co-op program.
- Valid driver’s license.
Other Qualifications
- Experience or knowledge with Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), statistical analysis and/or data management tools would be an asset.
- Experience with report and memo writing in a corporate environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Additional Information
This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8-month term starting in January 2026.
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.
About Fortis BC
We’re a Canadian-owned, BC-based company with more than 2,400 employees across the province. We deliver natural gas, electricity and innovative energy solutions to approximately 1.2 million customers in 135 communities throughout BC.
FortisBC owns and operates approximately 49,000 km of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines and 7,260 km of electric transmission and distribution power lines.
Engineering Co-op, System Integrity
About the role
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: 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.
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 assignment will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, managers and others in different departments in the organization, and provide an understanding of some of the workings within the operating and engineering groups at FortisBC.
In this role, you will:
The work will consist of assisting in various assignments related to geotechnical-related and the pipeline in-line inspection (ILI) data analysis tasks, such as:
- Executing geotechnical and hydrotechnical hazard management program involving site visits, site inspection coordination with multiple stakeholders, inspection report and blast request review, record management, etc.
- Validating ILI related data, performing data analyses on various ILI data sets, and developing data analysis procedures.
- Providing support for other pipeline integrity management activities and assessments, as required.
What it takes:
- Bachelor of Engineering Student (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Geological) - Third or Fourth year preferred.
- Enrolled in a Co-op program.
- Valid driver’s license.
Other Qualifications
- Experience or knowledge with Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), statistical analysis and/or data management tools would be an asset.
- Experience with report and memo writing in a corporate environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Additional Information
This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8-month term starting in January 2026.
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.
About Fortis BC
We’re a Canadian-owned, BC-based company with more than 2,400 employees across the province. We deliver natural gas, electricity and innovative energy solutions to approximately 1.2 million customers in 135 communities throughout BC.
FortisBC owns and operates approximately 49,000 km of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines and 7,260 km of electric transmission and distribution power lines.