Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Electrical

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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.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Electrical

Number of positions: 8 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre

Employment type: Permanent Region: Various

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

Annual salary: $ 72,500.00 - 91,600.00

What you'll do

This position is part of the Engineers-in-Training (EIT) Program. The two year training program will provide you with

valuable work experience that leads to a Professional Engineering Designation and a rewarding engineering career with BC

Hydro. You’ll develop as an engineer through different types of work including: design, field work, and project management.

You’ll accumulate skills, knowledge and professional relationships by completing four six-month rotations in engineering

departments across our company, before returning to your home department. Your rotations will include at least one field

rotation where you may work in a different region of the province. Right from the start, you will be working on real projects

as a valued member of the team.

You’ll receive technical training and professional development opportunities. The broad range of on-the-job experiences will

help you build competence for registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC. With the program opening doors to

countless opportunities within BC Hydro, you will be taking the first step on a career path with limitless potential.

We’re looking for a diverse group of talented people who are strong communicators, adaptable, safety-conscious, eager to

learn, responsible and able to work in various offices across the province. We regard work-life balance, training and

development, and career growth as a basis for all our employees.

Hiring departments may include Transmission Telecom, Generation Stations Electrical and P&C Engineering, Transmission

Lines Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Distribution Standards, and Estimating & Project Engineering. Please indicate

your preference in your Cover Letter if you feel strongly about a specific department.

What you bring

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Integrated Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities

- Must be eligible for registration as an EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)

- Two (2) years or less work experience towards EGBC’s Professional Engineer requirement

- Strong English communication skills including strengths in verbal and technical writing, analysis, presentation and

interpersonal communication

- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and recognize when guidance is required

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.

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.

What else you should know

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

- Most roles are based in Burnaby at the Edmonds office. However, the role may involve a temporary move to a facility

outside of the Lower Mainland.

- This position has a start date in June, 2026 with approximately 3 weeks of orientation at the Trades Training Centre in

Surrey.

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.

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: 2025-09-15 Closing Date: 2025-10-15

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