Engineering Co-op Student Posting

Are you looking for a co-op placement in the electricity sector with potential for full time employment? Would you bring a friendly, positive attitude and a growth mindset to your workplace? Do you communicate clearly, while collaborating to get things done well and efficiently? Would you welcome the opportunity to provide great customer service, while holding yourself and your work to a high standard? Can you listen well and seek to understand before acting? If you have answered YES to any of these questions, Enova Power Corp. (Enova) might be the perfect fit.

Enova is a local distribution utility that serves 157,000 residents and businesses in the City of Kitchener, the City of Waterloo, the Township of Wellesley, the Township of Wilmot and the Township of Woolwich. See the map below for a detailed look at our service territory.

We are an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, if requested.

We are looking to hire one (1) Engineering Co-op student to perform a variety of tasks related to the Utility's Electrical Distribution System in our Engineering & Stations Department.

This position is for an eight (8) month work term (September 5, 2023 to April 26, 2024) with a potential for extension up to one (1) year work term.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS:

• Assist with preparation and design of underground and overhead distribution systems, street lighting systems, and customer services in accordance with established standards
• Prepare service design layouts necessary for the co-ordination and connection of residential customers by applying engineering design practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Produce drawings for the electrical distribution system from field data and designs supplied by others
• Update record systems from as built drawings and field data
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates and material lists
• Assist with customer inquiries
• Other duties as required

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Technology program (Electrical or Energy Systems). Technician candidates will NOT be considered
• Preference will be given to those applicants who have previous utility or industrial experience in power systems, civil construction and/or are considering a career in the Electrical Utility
• Very computer literate and proficient in use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
• Some tasks may involve driving a company vehicle, a valid Class G driver's license is required
• Physical ability to work in an office and outside environment

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED:

• Reports to the Engineering Supervisor
• Work procedures are well defined and carried out under the direction of the Supervisor
• The incumbent is expected to solve routine problems and assistance is readily available

AUTHORITY GIVEN:

• Is responsible for own work only

Please ensure you have the following information in your application:

• Your availability for the work term, i.e. 4 months, 8 months,
• The status of your driver’s license, i.e. Class G, Class G1,
• Number of school terms completed in the current program
• Level of AutoCAD experience outside of school courses or projects (in an employment setting).
• School marks

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 29, 2023

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