Electrical / Automation Intern/trainee

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada BBA inc. Full time

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients.

Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.

BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations.

To find out more about BBA, follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our talent acquisition specialists.

**Type of position**: Trainee

Your future role on our team

Your role as an Electrical / Automation Co-op student will be to take part in engineering projects in the Energy, Industrial and Mining sectors. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the deliverables you are assigned and to maintain a good working relationship with your teammates while gaining industry experience

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Participate in small to major projects for utility (substation and generation), industrial (manufacturing/processing plants and renewable energy) and heavy industry clients (mining)

Prepare sketches and drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, etc.)
Prepare technical documents (reports, specifications, test sheets, manuals, etc.)
Prepare engineering lists
Perform device configuration and programming (PLCs, HMIs, relays, etc.)
Take part in site inspections, testing and commissioning

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Strong commitment to health and safety
Ability to see beyond established standards
Results-driven
Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
Rigour and ethical
Ability to see beyond established standards

Overview of certifications and job requirements

Enrolled in an Electrical or Automation Engineering program
Good academic standing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

At BBA, you get many benefits

Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
A inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

**On site and at the office**: Health, safety and the environment are a priority

**Agility and listening**: your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives
Growing business with many opportunities



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