Co-Op Intern
- Surrey, BC, Canada
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About The Role
MYR Group and our subsidiary businesses strive to provide an opportunity for students to gain education in the electrical utility construction industry by providing a hands-on and inclusive internship program. The knowledge and experience gained through this program will directly apply to potential future employment opportunities.
Company Summary
Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Job Functions
QUALIFICATIONS:
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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MYR Group and our subsidiary businesses strive to provide an opportunity for students to gain education in the electrical utility construction industry by providing a hands-on and inclusive internship program. The knowledge and experience gained through this program will directly apply to potential future employment opportunities.
Company Summary
Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist project managers with daily tasks relating to construction projects
- Construction monitoring tasks including interpretation of applicable construction drawings
- Assist with the review of plans and specifications and prepare a checklist of contract features which require periodic attention and list items the sub-contractor must submit for approval prior to the start of the work
- Assist with cost estimates as needed
- Ensure maintenance of accurate records
- Assist with preparing statements of work, submittals, change management, and necessary daily and weekly reporting
- Promote safety in construction operations and ensure compliance with safety requirements
- Inspect equipment, material, workmanship, and finished construction
- Check the progress of work in the field
- Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed and materials used conform to specifications
- Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College sophomore or above working towards a related degree or be currently enrolled in or attending trade school. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date.
- No experience required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and give presentations.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to communicate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
- Opportunity to explore potential post-graduation career opportunities.
- Practice and improve industry skills while learning how to be an effective employee entering the workforce.
- Gain knowledge of the roles and responsibility of a particular career.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Responsibilities
Assist project managers with construction project tasks, including reviewing plans and specifications, supporting estimates and project documentation, and maintaining accurate records. Monitor and inspect field work, materials, equipment, and workmanship to ensure progress, specification compliance, and safe construction operations.
Requirements
Applicants must be college sophomores or above pursuing a related degree, enrolled in trade school, or recent graduates within one year of graduation; no experience is required. Candidates should have strong communication and presentation skills, be organized and detail-oriented, work independently and collaboratively, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skills
- Construction Monitoring
- Construction Drawing Interpretation
- Plan and Specification Review
- Cost Estimation
- Recordkeeping
- Submittals
- Change Management
- Safety Compliance
- Construction Inspection
- Progress Monitoring
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Career Exploration
- Industry Skills Development
- Workforce Readiness
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Energy
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Electrical Utility Construction
- Electrical Construction
- Construction Projects
- Project Management
- Construction Monitoring
- Construction Drawings
- Plans and Specifications
- Contract Features
- Subcontractor Submittals
- Cost Estimates
- Recordkeeping
- Statements of Work
- Submittals
- Change Management
- Daily Reporting
- Weekly Reporting
- Construction Safety
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Inspection
- Material Inspection
- Workmanship Inspection
- Field Work
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Electric Power Transmission
- Electric Power Distribution
- Utilities
- Sustainability