ABOUT THE ROLE

Western Pacific Enetreprices 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.

Pay: $18-$22/hour

Company Overview

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 Functions

• Assist in preparing submittals per the project specificationsTracking the status with our vendors and general contractors

• Checking the product data for accuracy

• Keep the project's documentation up to date and in the correct location

• Assist the team with PO creation and tracking

• Including daily, major, and equipment

• Assist in writing and tracking RFIs

• Assist in the submittal, tracking, and approval process of vendor shop drawings

• Opportunities for Schedule development and tracking

• Project reporting including work reports, productivity statements

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• College Diploma, related degree, or working towards a related degree being currently enrolled in and attending trade school.

• No experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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

WHAT WE OFFER

Benefits of an internship with WPE:

• 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

Benefits of an internship with WPE:

• 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

Qualifications

• College Diploma, related degree, or working towards a related degree being currently enrolled in and attending trade school.

• No experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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