Electrical Engineer 1 (EIT)

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Electrical Engineer 1 (EIT)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 06

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident

Annual salary: $ 72,500.00 - 91,600.00

What you'll do

The Transmission Stations Engineering Division provides engineering services and expertise related to the design of

electric utility substations. We provide engineering design for substation projects, including civil, electrical, fire protection,

mechanical, and structural. The Division is also responsible for the specification, evaluation, and acquisition of major

electrical equipment and construction support service. We provide engineering studies, standards, specifications, design

solutions, construction documentation, and engineering oversight of work done by engineering service partners. We also

provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Engineer in the Transmission Stations’ Electrical Design

team. This role requires demonstrated experience as an electrical engineer with the design of transmission utility

substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and experience working with utility design solutions in an electric

utility environment.

The key accountabilities for the position are:

expertise in design engineering.

lead and mentor technical staff, and provide technical and site support during the installation and commissioning of

electrical equipment.

and adherence to accepted engineering practice.

relative priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.

mentorship opportunities.

What you bring

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). Applicants with

registration in other jurisdictions will be considered.

interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate:

system design.

circuit breakers, FACTS devices such as SVC and STATCOM, and energy storage technologies such as BESS and

Hydrogen.

such systems.

innovation, find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus.

support is an asset.

international (IEEE, IEC, etc.) is an asset.

What we offer

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

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.

prespecified

number of days, details to be discussed in the recruitment process.

lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level

position.

Standing

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.

Date Posted: 2025-07-24 Closing Date: 2025-08-15

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