Posted 13 days ago
Distribution Engineering Co-op Student - 4 Month Casual
@ NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION
Hay River, Northwest Territories
Overview
Northwest Territories Power Corporation is hiring a four-month casual Distribution Engineering Co-op Student in Hay River, NT. The role supports Transmission & Distribution engineering, operations and asset management, including studies, ETAP models, standards, GIS data and estimating. Pay is $39.03 per hour plus 10% vacation pay; no relocation is provided.
Pay:
$39.03 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support engineering studies and system assessments
- Develop and maintain ETAP electrical system models
- Develop and revise electrical standards and standard drawings
- Support work order estimating and project cost estimates
- Support GIS and asset management initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in full-time engineering degree with two years completed
- Registration in a recognized co-op or internship program
- Familiarity with electrical power systems and drafting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Class 5 driver's licence preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION
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Powering the North
Full company description
We are committed to helping exceptional people realize their potential. We value teamwork, customer service, accountability, and integrity. Working in the North is an experience like no other. Once you are here, you will not want to leave. It’s a work environment and lifestyle comparable to none. If you enjoy the outdoors, volunteering, coaching or sports, we are sure you’ll be happy here. Our mission is to generate, transmit and distribute electricity in a safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sound manner; striving to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NTPC exists to provide value to its shareholder and customers through the efforts of a highly dedicated, skilled, and productive workforce. We distribute electricity to end-use consumers in 26 of the 33 communities in the NWT and supply electricity on a wholesale basis to two distributing utilities which, in turn, retail electricity to customers in Yellowknife and the Hay River area. NTPC's facilities include hydroelectric, diesel, and LNG (liquified natural gas) generation plants, transmission systems and numerous isolated electrical distribution systems. NTPC also owns and operates alternative energy assets used for the supply of residual heat, solar power and co-generation. The Corporation’s systems serve a population of approximately 43,000 in an area of 1.3 million square kilometers. Many of the communities NTPC serves are only accessible by air, barge or winter road.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,139
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 192
- Reported office locations
- Hay River, CA
- Business categories
- Energy
- Electrical Distribution
- Government
- Power Grid
- Hydroelectric
- Other recorded names
- NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION
- NTPC – Northwest Territories Power Corporation
- Specialties
- Hydro Generation
- Transmission and Distribution
- and Gas and Diesel Generation
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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We are committed to helping exceptional people realize their potential. We value teamwork, customer service, accountability, and integrity. Working in the North is an experience like no other. Once you are here, you will not want to leave. It’s a work environment and lifestyle comparable to none. If you enjoy the outdoors, volunteering, coaching or sports, we are sure you’ll be happy here. Our mission is to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Hay River |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Hydro GenerationTransmission and Distributionand Gas and Diesel Generation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Overview
The role combines hands-on engineering support, asset management, GIS data maintenance, estimating, standards development, and project coordination. Working in a collaborative team environment, the Distribution Engineering Co-op Student provides technical and administrative support to the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering, Operations, and Asset Management teams. The student contributes to the planning, design, estimating, asset management, standards development, and documentation of electrical utility infrastructure across NTPC communities. This position offers practical experience in electrical distribution systems, transmission assets, GIS mapping, utility standards, estimating, and emerging technologies while supporting safe, reliable, and sustainable utility operations.
This four (4) month casual position is located in Hay River, NT - no relocation or accommodations are provided. The job posting will close on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT.
Responsibilities
Key roles and responsibilities include:
- Always work safely, adhere to all aspects of the NTPC Health & Safety and Environmental programs, comply with all rules & regulations, and continually practice health & safety while performing any duties.
- Ensure the safety of other employees, contractors, and the general public in the workplace by:
- Reporting any failure to adhere to safety practices or rules
- Providing detailed orientations and identification of hazards to all visitors
- Removing hazards or make the workplace safe when leaving a work area
- Participate in the continuous improvement of the Health & Safety program, Environment program as well as NTPC’s safety culture.
- Assist with engineering studies, system assessments, and operational reviews.
- Develop and maintain ETAP electrical system models for NTPC communities.
- Develop, revise, and maintain electrical standards and standard drawings.
- Research utility materials, equipment specifications, and applicable industry standards.
- Support the Work Order Estimating System and project cost estimating activities.
- Support digital transformation initiatives involving GIS, asset management, and engineering workflows.
Qualifications
- To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary Engineering Degree program, preferably in an Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
- Successful completion of at least two (2) years of an Engineering Degree program and enrollment in full-time studies for Fall 2027 required.
- Registration in a recognized Co-op or Internship Program.
- Familiarity with electrical power systems and utility operations.
- Understanding of engineering design principles and drafting practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with ETAP, AutoCAD, or other engineering software is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Full and valid Class 5 Driver's License preferred.
This casual position pays $39.03 per hour, plus 10% vacation pay. The position is located in Hay River, NT - no relocation or accommodations are provided.
Indigenous Employment Policy - candidates must clearly identify eligibility status through our online application process to receive priority consideration.
We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Learn more about working for NTPC, please visit further details here Careers.
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