At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.
Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously from this single posting – this means while there is a
closing date listed, hiring managers will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op
system. So, we recommend you apply early to get the best visibility from hiring managers.
The location for this Fall September 2026 co-op postings is by the GM Shrum Generating Station (GMS) near Hudson's
Hope, Northern British Columbia.
Co-op engineering students supporting field maintenance engineering (FME) work under the direct supervision of a
professional engineer throughout their rotation. This FME co-op position is headquartered at GM Shrum generating facility,
located a short drive from the town of Hudson’s Hope, BC.
The successful candidate will contribute to maintenance and repair for ten hydro generators in a facility that can generate
up to 2800 MW. Examples of work in this role may include review of completed maintenance results, troubleshooting, root
cause analysis, assessing risks to determine serviceability, and prescribing corrective actions. FMEs provide technical
support for repair and capital investment and provide guidance for operational and maintenance decisions. This role is
hands-on in the field and will require the successful candidate to work with engineers, management, trades, environmental
and safety specialists, and many other stakeholders. Strengths that will serve you well in this role are ability to work in a
small town, an interest in hydro generation, a practical problem-solving approach, and a solid foundation in electrical
engineering coursework.
Students invited to interview will receive more details of the position during the interview.
As a Co-op student, you will learn and experience:
- Practical, hands-on work experience directly related to your specific field of study.
- Learning and training opportunities, including opportunities to network with your division.
- Learn all about other divisions and initiatives at BC Hydro.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to explore future career options.
Depending on what team the successful candidate is hired into, duties can also include some of the following:
- Provide assistance and support to electrical engineering teams
- Participate in high value, multi-disciplinary project work and gain valuable insight into the organization and implementation
of large capital projects. Gain exposure to the exciting and increasingly growing hydro electric industry.
