About

• About Poseidon Ocean Systems

• Poseidon Ocean Systems is a Canadian-based aquaculture technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of advanced ocean-based life support, oxygenation, and marine systems used by fish farming operations worldwide. Our innovations support sustainable, high‑performance operations and are deployed globally, with more than 100 units installed across multiple countries.

• Founded in 2015, Poseidon has grown into an industry leader with operations in British Columbia, Chile, Scotland, Norway, and Tasmania. Our mission is to improve fish welfare, reduce risk, and enhance sustainability through engineering excellence and continuous innovation. 

• Position Overview

• We are seeking a 3rd- or 4th‑year Electrical Engineering Co‑op Student to join our engineering and product development team. This position offers hands‑on experience designing and testing electrical and automation systems that support life support barges, oxygenation systems, sea cages, and other aquaculture technology solutions.

• You will work alongside a highly capable team of engineers and technicians on real-world engineering challenges, contributing to projects that move from concept to deployment. Our team values curiosity, tenacity, and continuous improvement — creating an environment where motivated engineers can accelerate their learning, build practical skills, and grow through meaningful work. This position is ideal for someone eager to take ownership, develop strong engineering instincts, and collaborate with peers who are equally driven to push their capabilities.

• Term: 8 months preferred
• Start Date: May 2026 – Summer/Fall 
• Location: Campbell River, BC

• Responsibilities

• * Assist with circuit board schematic design, layout, testing, and validation of embedded control hardware.
• * Develop automation system simulations to model oxygen generators, compressors, pumps, valves, and related subsystems for system testing and validation.
• * Perform bench testing, debugging, and verification of electrical and embedded systems, documenting findings improvements.
• * Create and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• * Assist with upgrades, validation, and continuous improvement of existing product lines.
• * Support fieldwork such as system installation, commissioning, and data collection (as needed).
• * Contribute to research and development efforts focused on new technologies and system enhancements.
• * Collaborate with engineers throughout design, prototyping, and deployment phases.

• Skills Needed to Be Successful

• * 3rd- or 4th-year Electrical Engineering student preferred; candidates from related disciplines with strong electronics and software aptitude will also be considered.
• * Persistence and curiosity when solving engineering challenges.
• * Strong foundation in electrical circuits.
• * Experience reading or creating electrical schematics.
• * Basic understanding of PLCs, automation, or embedded systems.
• * Exposure to embedded programming (C/C++) and scripting or analysis tools such as Python.
• * Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• * Comfortable working of office, lab, shop, and outdoor settings.

• Why Work in Campbell River?

• Campbell River offers a spectacular west‑coast lifestyle with mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, and an active young professional community. Newcomers benefit from a welcoming environment and easy access to outdoor recreation.