At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
The Distribution Standards team supports communities across British Columbia from our Burnaby (Edmonds) office. Our
group is made up of a skilled and diverse set of engineering professionals who develop construction standards and select,
specify, and approve equipment for use throughout BC Hydro's Distribution System. The team also works closely with
Operations, supporting failure investigations and providing engineering expertise to both internal and external engineers
and designers so that the distribution system is operated, maintained, repaired, upgraded, replaced, and expanded with a
strong focus on safety.
An opening is available on the Civil Standards team, which develops and maintains standards for civil infrastructure that
supports the distribution system, including underground vaults, duct banks, foundations, anchoring, and other structural
components.
Our teams are also driving forward the modernization of standards delivery, including adopting advanced design tools and
exploring AI-enabled workflows to improve how we develop and deliver engineering standards.
If you're a motivated engineering professional looking to contribute to the safety, reliability, and evolution of one of the
largest distribution systems in Canada, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain standards — Establish, revise, and update construction, design, and maintenance standards for
structures and products related to BC Hydro's Distribution System including utility vaults, pads, and duct banks.
- Products and structures development — Develop and standardize new structures and civil products and specifications
from concept, planning, design, construction through standard implementation phases.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Plan and conduct field trials and collaborate with field crews, and vendors to approve products for system-wide use.
- Conduct reviews of standards and specifications to ensure their accuracy and integrity.
- Conduct field investigations, surveys, and assessments of structures. Provide technical expertise — Serve as a subject
matter resource to Distribution Engineering, Distribution Design, Asset Planning, and Operations teams, offering guidance
on standards interpretation, equipment application, and complex technical issues within your team's specialty.
- Investigate and resolve engineering challenges — Analyze and resolve a range of complex and unique engineering
problems, including failure investigations and safety-related assessments.
- Stakeholder engagement — Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus, encourage
innovation, and develop engineering solutions that prioritize safety, environmental protection, cost-effectiveness, and the
needs of employees and the public.
- Stay informed of industry trends, advancements, and best practices in engineering.
- Support modernization initiatives — Contribute to the advancement of standards development processes, including
adoption of modern engineering design tools, materials and AI-assisted workflows.
- Build professional relationships — Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and cross-functional teams to set
priorities, evaluate work impacts, and address concerns.
- Work with independence — Operate within broad objectives and budget guidelines, exercising sound engineering
