BC Hydro is located at Edmonds A03. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Co-op Student – Electrical/Computer Engineering (Grid Modernization) – January Winter 2027. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a full time Co-Op position.

Employer Name : BC Hydro
Position : Co-op Student – Electrical/Computer Engineering (Grid Modernization) – January Winter 2027
No. of vacancies : 1
Annual Salary : $1,901.39 – $2,394.93 biweekly
Employment type : Co-Op, Full-time
Location : Edmonds A03

The candidate will be responsible for supporting distribution automation, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and other grid modernization initiatives.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting program management activities, including planning, coordination, tracking, and reporting.

The candidate will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting on data from various sources and databases.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and data visualizations.

The candidate will be responsible for preparing business and technical documents, reports, presentations, and communications materials.

The candidate will be responsible for working with cross-functional teams to support process improvements and innovation.

Job Requirements

The candidate must be currently enrolled at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada and yet to graduate to qualify for the position.





The candidate must be currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and have completed a minimum of second-year studies.

Preference will be given to candidates who are in their third or fourth year of study.

Candidates with previous co-op, internship, research, or other relevant work experience will be preferred.

The candidate must have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

The candidate must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Candidates with experience using Power BI, SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools will be considered an asset.

The candidate will be required to hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Security and safety

The candidate will be required to obtain background check clearance as a condition of employment at BC Hydro. This may include reference checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and alcohol test.

The candidate will be required to successfully complete pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.

Work conditions





The candidate will be required to work at the job location for the Co-op role and will be responsible for making relocation arrangements if necessary.

The candidate will be assigned to one of four role types that determine the degree of flexibility available to work from home based on the type of work performed.

The candidate will work in a Field role with no option to work from home.

The candidate will work primarily in the office, typically 4 or more days per week.

The candidate may be able to work from home for up to 3 days per week in a Hybrid role.

The candidate will perform their work from home for 4 or more days per week under the Remote work model.

The candidate will gain practical, hands-on experience directly related to their field of study.

The candidate will gain exposure to utility operations and the evolving electric utility industry.

The candidate will develop an understanding of current and emerging grid modernization technologies.

The candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with engineers, project managers, analysts, and business professionals across BC Hydro.

The candidate will have access to learning and development opportunities, including networking within their division and across the organization.

Candidates will have the opportunity to learn about the various business units and initiatives at BC Hydro.

The employer offers a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support career growth.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Co-op Student – Electrical/Computer Engineering (British Columbia)
🏢 Tobermory
📍 British Columbia