Engineering Team Lead - Measurement & Verification

Job Location:

Vancouver, BC

Employment type:

Permanent

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Annual Salary:

$127,900.00 - 161,800.00

No. of positions:

1

Closing date:

2025-12-18

What you’ll do -

Reporting to the Manager of Measurement & Verification, the Field Metering Engineering Team Lead oversees all field metering activities supporting the M&V department. This includes directing and supervising a team of MoveUP Technology Solutions Specialists who install, maintain and remove temporary metering and data collection devices at customer sites.

Key responsibilities include:

* Develop work plans, allocate field team resources, and monitor progress to meet project timelines and quality standards.

* Act as the primary technical contact for all field metering activities.

* Oversee purchasing, testing, and installation of field metering equipment for energy management projects at customer facilities, including temporary power/energy meters, current loggers, lighting loggers, data loggers, temperature sensors and other transducers.

* Design custom temporary field metering devices and enclosures and secure CSA or other regulatory approvals.

* Ensure compliance with BC Hydro M&V plans, IPMVP protocols, and regulatory requirements for measurement accuracy.

* Update and implement comprehensive safety plans and manuals for all field activities, including hazard assessments and mitigation strategies.

* Conduct regular safety briefings and Safe Work Observations with the field team to ensure adherence to BC Hydro’s safety policies.

* Prepare and submit safety reports, incident investigations, and corrective action plans as required.

* Collaborate with M&V Analysts, Engineers, Product Managers, Key Account Managers, and customer representatives to align metering activities with project objectives.

* Communicate technical findings and recommendations to internal teams and external partners.

* Identify opportunities to improve field metering processes, tools, and technologies.

* Support training initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.

* Review metering data for use in energy savings calculations and reporting. Validate and correct when necessary.

What you bring –

* A degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline relevant to analyzing commercial and industrial electrical energy use.

* Registered, or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

* Strong knowledge of AC/DC power systems up to 600V and all related safety practices.

* In-depth understanding of three-phase metering principles, including phasor relationships for two-element, 2½-element, and three-element configurations. Ability to apply these concepts to ensure accurate measurement and troubleshooting.

* Expertise in advanced test, measurement, and analytical instrumentation systems, including high-accuracy meters, current and potential transformers (CTs/PTs), and data loggers. Demonstrated ability to oversee installation, commissioning, and calibration procedures. Strong understanding of metering system integration, data quality assurance, and troubleshooting methodologies.

* 10+ years of related engineering experience, including exposure to electric utility energy efficiency, electrification, and capacity-focused programs.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including handling large datasets, creating charts and pivot tables, and using statistical analysis tools.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word for report writing and PowerPoint for presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Access for use and maintenance of a field equipment inventory database.

In addition, the following experience is considered an asset:

* Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) and/or Performance Measurement and Verification Analyst (PMVA) certification.

* Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation.

* Thorough familiarity with IPMVP application.

* Experience with low-voltage electrical power distribution systems, motor control centres, starters, and variable frequency drives.

* Knowledge of mechanical systems such as fans, pumps, compressors, HVAC, boilers, refrigeration and Building Automation Systems (BAS) systems.

* Understanding of industrial technologies and processes in sectors such as Solid Wood Products, Pulp & Paper, Mining, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Oil & Gas.

* Knowledge of lighting fixtures, lamps, and lighting control systems.

* Experience with metering devices for mechanical parameters (temperature sensors, flow meters, thermal energy meters) and other utilities (steam, water).

* Knowledge and use of utility billing analysis software (e.g., Abraxas Metrix/Option C, ECAM, RETScreen®).

* Working knowledge or experience with programming, statistical analysis platforms and data visualization tools (e.g. SAS, R, JMP, Tableau, Python, VBA, PowerBI).

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 –

* this is a Full Time Temporary opportunity for approximately 12 months.

* Technical testing will be part of the selection process.

* This role is classified as a safety-sensitive position and may require alcohol and drug testing, including as a condition of compliance with customer site access requirements.

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.

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. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

How to apply –

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’

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