Distribution Co-op Student

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a leading provider of professional engineering and construction services. Our diverse teams and inclusive culture are the core that powers Primary, enabling us to tailor solutions to clients' and Engineering communities’ specific needs through listening to and embracing unique perspectives. Primary connects them to what is possible today and provides a solid foundation for tomorrow.
We offer an extensive array of comprehensive engineering design and design/build services encompassing power system engineering, design-build services for utilities, joint use and telecommunication design, traffic and transportation engineering, and renewable energy systems. These services cater to a diverse range of clients, including electric utility companies, developers, builders, commercial and industrial businesses, mining companies, government, and private contractors. We are driven to build long-term relationships with both our customers and employees.
At Primary, we are dedicated to fostering an open and safe environment where all voices, whether from our team members, clients, or community, are valued and heard. As we grow our company, we remain committed to breaking down barriers and creating new opportunities within our industry.
Reporting to the Manager, Utility Design, the Distribution Co-op Student is primarily responsible for designing and drafting electrical distribution infrastructure. This role is open to students available for an 8, 12, or 16-month term starting in May 2025.

**Responsibilities**:

- Electrical and civil design to support underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV - 25kV system voltages).
- Material take-offs and project estimating.
- Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.
- Cable pull calculations using Pull Planner.
- Pole modelling calculations using SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.
- Reviewing engineering consultant drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and on-site electrical to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.
- Site visits to inspect electrical and civil electrical infrastructure and stake pole and anchor locations.
- Project schedule management and tracking.
- Collaboration with project team (project managers, designers, drafters, and site inspectors) to ensure projects are executed successfully.
- Design coordination with external clients, engineering consultants, utility approval teams, municipalities, material and construction suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Drafting/redlining in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
- Creating and updating tools and automation using Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic Application, and other software.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of at least one year of an engineering program at an accredited university or college (electrical or civil preferred).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
- Class 5 driver’s license.

**Additional Assets**:

- Experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
- Experience working in the shallow utility industry.
- Experience with automation using Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic Application.
- Exposure to telecommunications, natural gas, street lighting, traffic signals, buildings electrical, civil, landscape, or architectural design.
- Familiarity with BC Hydro design standards.
- Familiarity with the construction and land development industry.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.
**Please Note, you must be a Canadian Citizen or have a valid work permit