- Review work to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage client and stakeholder relationships to add value and drive
consensus, and may serve as Owner’s Engineer Lead to coordinate internal review of third-party engineering work.
**Substations Mechanical (Mechanical)**
- Lead multiple technical areas for BC Hydro Substation and Telecom mechanical systems including: Diesel generators for
standby and prime power sites - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for Telecom buildings - Fire
suppression systems.
- Provide technical and site support during factory testing, construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical
systems at substation and telecom sites.
- Analyze and resolve a variety of challenging and unusual engineering problems with considerable independence
- Ability to use a variety of CAD tools including 2D and 3D modelling with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and Vault.
- Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards such as BC Building Code, BC Fire Code, NFPA
standards, etc.
**Project Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)**
- Manage the engineering component (scope, schedule, and cost) of large, complex transmission and substation projects,
identifying and mitigating technical risks and system integration issues.
- Act as the lead Owner’s Engineer to coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of engineering work by third
parties.
- Establish design strategies, review plans, and resource requirements, working with functional managers to assemble and
guide engineering teams through the project lifecycle
- Coordinate the development of technical specifications and drawings, and ensure technical support is provided during
manufacturing, construction, and commissioning phases for timely issue resolution.
- Provide leadership by coaching project team members to resolve complex issues and presenting technical
recommendations to senior management and executives.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from recognized
post-secondary institutions. Advanced academic qualifications are considered an asset.
- Registration, or demonstrated progress toward registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT with Engineers and
Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Equivalent professional registration with other Canadian or international jurisdictions will also be
considered.
- Relevant engineering experience in electric power utility environment. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles and 12
+ years for Specialist Engineer roles. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for junior roles, subject to
vacancies.
- See “General qualifications and responsibilities” section for additional requirements.
- Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing, with the ability to travel for site visits and field assignments as
required.
What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package in one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and a Canada’s Best Diversity Employer. See
also bchydro.com/benefits.
- 15 paid vacation days to start (growing to 30 over time), the option to purchase up to 20 additional days annually using
your 8% benefit credit, plus 13 paid statutory holidays each year.
- A secure future with a guaranteed lifetime defined-benefit pension, indexed for cost-of-living, a retiree benefits package
after 10 years of service, and the option to supplement your savings through a Group RRSP.
- Work, life, and wellness support, generous maternity and parental/adoption leave with EI top-ups to 85% of earnings,
access to health and wellness programs, and optional self-funded sabbatical or unpaid leave options to support different life
stages.
- Flexible work model, role-based flexibility ranging from field-based and office-resident roles to hybrid and remote options,
with hybrid and remote employees always welcome to work full-time from the office if they prefer.
- The salary range for each successful candidate will depend on the level the individual is assessed at. Salary would be
determined based on years of experience, quality of experience, education and internal equity. Specialist Engineer
$131,100 - $165,800; Senior Engineer $109,700 - $138,700.
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
Driver's License Type = Class 5
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be
required as a pre-condition to employment.
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What else you should know
- Applicants will be assessed based on: educational qualifications, standing with EGBC, experience (years, relevancy and
quality), as well as their core competencies.
