BC Hydro

Electrical Engineer 2 - Transmission Stations

LocationBurnaby, BC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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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 RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to


help support you in your application process.




Electrical Engineer 2 - Transmission Stations


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: Hybrid



Annual salary: $ 87,700.00 - 110,900.00


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:


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



The successful candidate shall have:


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


Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British

Columbia (EGBC).


A minimum of 4 years of working experience in relevant engineering fields.


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 pre-

specified 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: 2025-04-30 Closing Date: 2025-05-14



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