Transportation Co-op

Primary Engineering is excited to work with electrical engineering students to offer practical experience in the planning and design of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities. We cultivate a strong culture of teaching, mentoring, and teamwork that has made our Burnaby office a great place to work. Our explosive growth has us consistently looking for bright engineers to join our team
Reporting to the Program Manager, Transportation, the Transportation Co-Op Student is primarily responsible for designing and drafting streetlighting and traffic signals infrastructure. This role is open to students available for an 8, 12, or 16-month term starting in Sept 2025.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the design of Streetlighting and Traffic Signal infrastructure for land development, municipal, and provincial projects in a variety of jurisdictions.
- Drafting streetlighting and traffic signal drawings using AutoCAD.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Review 3rd party drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and on-site electrical to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.
- Conduct Field Reviews of new installations.
- Review as-built markups to ensure substantial compliance with the original design and completing Record Drawings.
- Create various tools to standardize and streamline processes for the team within Excel.
- Other duties as required by senior engineering staff, including contract administration.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of at least one year of an engineering program at an accredited university or college (electrical or civil preferred)
- Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Familiarization with AGI32 and IES/TAC lighting standards would be an asset.

**Additional Assets**:

- Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
- Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other roles (project managers, designers, drafters, materials and construction vendors, survey, and marketing) to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, on-time and on budget.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability, self-motivation, and drive for improvement.
- The ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.

Applications should include a short cover letter, CV, and current transcript.
Why Join Primary
At Primary, we don’t just deliver engineering and construction solutions — we build careers, communities, and lasting partnerships. Here’s what sets us apart:

- Competitive Compensation: Our total rewards package includes competitive salaries, generous vacation allowances and more.
- People-First Culture: We believe that great work starts with great people. Our collaborative and inclusive culture fosters open communication, mutual respect, and a genuine sense of belonging.
- Innovation Meets Impact: With over 20 years of experience delivering infrastructure solutions across Canada, we’re known for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to quality.
- Growth & Development: We invest in our people. We offer mentorship, training programs, and opportunities to expand your skills across disciplines and projects.
- Commitment to Safety & Integrity: Safety is our top priority — in our field work, our offices, and our culture.

How to Apply
If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the industry, please click the link to apply. If this role isn’t quite right for you, check out our careers page for other available opportunities.
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