Student – Project Engineer (Summer 2026)
About the role
Our BC Operations team is looking for a Student – Project Engineer to join their team for the upcoming summer term. This position is located on-site at our office in Powell River, BC. The student will be introduced to areas of engineering (Civil, Electrical, & Mechanical), Compliance, Dam Safety, and Operations of hydro power generating facilities through various assignments. This position is expected to commence on or around May 4, 2026 for a period of approximately four months.
Student hourly rate: $23-27/hr based on level of experience.
You’ll want to join our team for:
- The competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Exposure to renewable energy
What you’ll be doing:
- Reviewing engineering and inspection reports and define scope of work for recommendations
- Assist in building a project management process and documentation
- Provide support on filing technical documentation
- Assist in implementing new technology tools
- Assist in project planning and execution
- Complete weekly tasks and job meetings during capital and major maintenance projects;
You should apply if you:
- Are interested in renewable energies and working to help reduce Canada’s carbon footprint
- Are well organized, resourceful, personable, and able to take initiative
- Are capable of working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
- Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
What you must have:
-
Working towards a degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering
-
A professional, can-do attitude
-
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
Brookfield embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
#LI-FD1
About Brookfield Renewable
Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators and developers of renewable power, with $52 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, solar and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, totaling over 19,000 megawatts of installed capacity, with an 18,000-megawatt development pipeline.
Leveraging over 120 years of operating experience and industry-leading innovation, we drive value across our extensive clean energy platform and deliver innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. Our value extends well beyond the clean energy we produce to fuel a sustainable, growing economy. From our extensive renewable power fleet we make positive economic, social and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.
Student – Project Engineer (Summer 2026)
About the role
Our BC Operations team is looking for a Student – Project Engineer to join their team for the upcoming summer term. This position is located on-site at our office in Powell River, BC. The student will be introduced to areas of engineering (Civil, Electrical, & Mechanical), Compliance, Dam Safety, and Operations of hydro power generating facilities through various assignments. This position is expected to commence on or around May 4, 2026 for a period of approximately four months.
Student hourly rate: $23-27/hr based on level of experience.
You’ll want to join our team for:
- The competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Exposure to renewable energy
What you’ll be doing:
- Reviewing engineering and inspection reports and define scope of work for recommendations
- Assist in building a project management process and documentation
- Provide support on filing technical documentation
- Assist in implementing new technology tools
- Assist in project planning and execution
- Complete weekly tasks and job meetings during capital and major maintenance projects;
You should apply if you:
- Are interested in renewable energies and working to help reduce Canada’s carbon footprint
- Are well organized, resourceful, personable, and able to take initiative
- Are capable of working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
- Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
What you must have:
-
Working towards a degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering
-
A professional, can-do attitude
-
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
Brookfield embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
#LI-FD1
About Brookfield Renewable
Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators and developers of renewable power, with $52 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, solar and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, totaling over 19,000 megawatts of installed capacity, with an 18,000-megawatt development pipeline.
Leveraging over 120 years of operating experience and industry-leading innovation, we drive value across our extensive clean energy platform and deliver innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. Our value extends well beyond the clean energy we produce to fuel a sustainable, growing economy. From our extensive renewable power fleet we make positive economic, social and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.