Electrical Engineer 1 (EIT) - Transmission Stations Design

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Electrical Engineer 1 (EIT) - Transmission Stations Design

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

Position Highlights

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 Engineer 1 (EIT) 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.

What you'll do

- As a professional engineer, engages in the engineering of electrical utility electrical systems and develops specialized

expertise in design engineering.

- Analyze and resolve engineering problems with considerable independence.

- Manage small to medium sized projects and work packages, write specifications and standards, estimate capital costs,

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

electrical equipment.

- Review work of the project team and of consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results

and adherence to accepted engineering practice.

- Impart engineering knowledge and encourage the professional development of engineers.

- Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues in order to determine

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

- Intermediate engineers are expected to work with limited supervision and avail themselves of suitable training and

mentorship opportunities.

What you bring

- A degree in Electrical Engineering (preferably power engineering) recognized by Canadian universities.

- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or registered as an

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

registration in other jurisdictions will be considered.

- Strong ability to communicate efficiently including verbal and technical writing in the English language, analytical,

interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate:

- Technical knowledge in electrical design of transmission utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV.

- Technical knowledge in general layout, grounding, lightning, lighting, power cables and station service power supply

system design.

- Technical knowledge in major electrical equipment such as transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches and

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

Hydrogen.

- Technical knowledge in the electrical, mechanical, civil, P&C and operating requirements of components used to build

such systems.

- Knowledge in power system planning, system operation, protection & control engineering, and project management.

- Ability to investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems.

- Ability to provide technical directions to junior engineers; to manage design tasks including scope, schedule and cost.

- Ability to manage client relationships to ensure their needs are met and to work closely with stakeholders to drive

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

- Experience in project management including estimating, cost control and project administration.

- Demonstrated effectiveness in work leadership and providing technical direction to Engineers in Training and technical

support is an asset.

- Experience with substations, BC Hydro standards, and other electrical standards including both national (CSA, ULC) and

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

- Experience with design software for grounding studies, lightning studies, and bus design is an asset.

- Experience with outdoor construction and assembly of steel work is an asset.

- CAD skills, particularly with 3-D modeling, using Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault is an asset.

- Interest and ability to learn and develop technical expertise through on the job training and development.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

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.

- This is a Full Time Regular Position.

- This is a hybrid position, however the successful candidate will be required to work from the office minimum for a

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

- Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level

position.

- Will be required to occasionally travel to different areas of the province.

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: In good standing.

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following: EGBC: Engineers & GeoScientists BC = In Good

Standing

- 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.

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: 2025-10-20 Closing Date: 2025-11-09

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