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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
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Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A03
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Position Highlights
Our Cost Estimating team performs an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects at BC Hydro. Estimating team
members work with cross-functional teams to develop project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle as well as
contributing to the planning, scheduling and implementation of a broad portfolio of projects spanning many different asset
types.
We’re seeking someone with extensive experience in cost estimating, design and construction of large infrastructure
projects to join our Estimating team based at BC Hydro’s Edmonds office in Burnaby, B.C. You’ll be part of the Generation
Stations Estimating Team within the Engineering Services business group, working primarily on capital projects. This is an
exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets,
stakeholders, risks and technical aspects. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to BC Hydro’s facilities
located throughout British Columbia.
As a Cost Engineer in the Estimating team, you’ll prepare cost estimates for small to medium size and complexity projects.
You may have to lead a team of other estimators to complete complex tasks where different skills and knowledge are
required. You will coordinate with other project team members for cost estimating inputs. You will lead external and internal
presentations of cost estimates and knowledge sharing. Projects will primarily be related to generating stations and dams.
Projects may be new infrastructure or upgrades to existing assets and the estimates may be at various stages in the project
life cycle, ranging from early stage planning level estimates, through to estimates supporting full funding and additional
funding requests. You’ll provide cost estimate information for regulatory processes.
You’ll contribute to the success of projects by providing input on construction methodology, schedule, project delivery
methodology, project risks, procurement documents, proposal evaluations and contract claims. You’ll prepare budgets and
schedules for the estimating work assigned to you and ensure it is completed within the schedule and budget.
You will also be a reviewer of cost estimates prepared by others, including 3rd parties. You may review the work of,
supervise and provide guidance to other team members. Maintaining your knowledge of relevant standards and keeping
apprised of industry cost trends are also key parts of this role. You’ll support the development of team members through
knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring and contribute to internal guidelines, processes, tools and templates.
Understanding the business in which we operate is key for this role. As such, you’ll maintain relationships across the
organization and use your knowledge of business drivers, policies and procedures to ensure the project estimate is
appropriate. You’ll be able to formally and informally present or answer questions regarding project costs estimates,
including communicating with various levels of management within the organization and with external stakeholders.
projects, preferably on hydro power or dam safety projects; 1+ year’s relevant experience in estimating or in similar role with
a proven track record (recent) of full Cost Estimating and Schedule Development for capital projects (excluding project
controls tasks)
Powerpoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, Primavera P6, @Risk, and specialist estimating software (HCSS, EBC or
equivalent)
The following additional qualifications are considered to be an asset for this role:
calculations & a risk quantification analysis to develop the project or estimating contingency), planning, scheduling and
related functions
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
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Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role
requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
be required as a pre-condition to employment.
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
Date Posted: 2025-06-12 Closing Date: 2025-07-13
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