Engineer 1 - Network Applications

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Engineer 1 - Network Applications

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fraser Vly Office

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

Under supervision of senior engineer, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following tasks:

- Real-time monitoring and analysis of the performance and quality of results of Energy Management System (EMS)

network analysis applications such as real-time state estimator, power flow, contingency analysis and transient and voltage

stability analysis,

- Troubleshooting of power system application real-time problems

- Maintenance of real-time (EMS) power system network model

- Tuning and testing of advanced EMS network applications

- Participation in control center operations technology upgrade projects including deployment of new network analysis

applications and tools

- Providing real-time support and technical solutions to the control room personnel in the area of EMS network analysis

applications

What you bring

The successful applicant will have:

- Post-Secondary Degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power system analysis, optimization and control.

- Strong theoretical background in power system analysis applications and tools including power system state estimation,

power flow, contingency analysis and voltage and transient stability analysis.

- Excellent understanding of power system modeling.

- Good understanding of basic principles from the control systems theory.

- Excellent communications skills.

- Capability to work under stressful conditions in the real-time.

- Proficiency in a variety of programming and scripting languages, including C++, Fortran, Java, Perl. Basic knowledge of

Linux and Windows operating systems is desirable. Experience with Oracle Database Administration, Microsoft Visual

Studio and Visual Source Safe would be an asset.

- Previous experience in the utility control centre environment or in similar engineering environment would be an asset.

- Eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

We are seeking a self motivated, hard working, flexible individual with excellent written and oral communication skills, who

is able to work independently, as well as part of a dedicated team in a demanding environment.

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

- Must have a valid Class 5: Driver's License

- This is a resident job under BC Hydro's Flexible Work Model, requiring 4 days/week in the office.

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.

Location: Burnaby, BC V3N 4X8

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: 2025-12-22 Closing Date: 2026-01-12

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