Roles and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers is seeking a talented Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Co-op Engineering student to join our Power Distribution design team in the Edmonton, Alberta office. Under the guidance of multiple experienced Engineers and Technologists, the successful candidate will participate in all utility distribution design aspects. The position will involve developing new designs by applying knowledge of electric utility systems and their operation, applying engineering calculations to produce skilled plans, designing packages for construction, and performing a quality review of project deliverables. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with teams across Canada and the USA.

Required Education/Experience

• In 3rd of 4th year of University degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to work in design teams, is self-motivated to perform assigned tasks and willing to take the initiative to learn the position
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Must be able to pass a client’s background check along with client drug and alcohol screening processes as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Desired Education/Experience

• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively with different personalities
• Exposure to utility standards, CSA, and an understanding of powerline construction techniques
• Strong computer design skills, the ability to learn new software packages efficiently, and retain and apply on-the-job training
• Prior Distribution system industry experience is preferred but not required

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you’ll have the chance to positively impact the environment, participate in diverse and unique initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. We encourage new ideas and fresh approaches, and most importantly, we strive to be our client’s first choice.

As an employee-owned company, we strive to make POWER Engineers an attractive workplace where we perform projects that we find challenging and excel. We provide competitive compensation, professional development, and an appealing work environment. POWER Engineers is a unique and fun engineering firm, which may be contradictory to some, but it works well for us