Engineering Team Lead – Mechanical Site Engineering

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Engineering Team Lead – Mechanical Site Engineering

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds C03

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

Position Highlights

The BC Hydro Site Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Site Engineering Team Lead. The

Mechanical Site Engineering team works on our construction projects and performs commissioning engineering and

coordination on new mechanical equipment - making sure that construction and commissioning are done right. If you are a

self-starter who enjoys working with people on large and complex construction projects and working on new BC Hydro

transmission and generation stations equipment, then we invite you to join the Site Engineering team.

The team is spread across the province to be close to the work and consists of engineers and consultants who provide

support to complex construction projects, performing construction site engineering, coordinating commissioning activities on

highly complex projects to ensure proper planning, staging, and resourcing for testing activities, and completing mechanical

equipment testing and commissioning on new equipment. The team then helps complete the equipment turn-over. You will

be providing leadership to this team and working closely with other Construction, Engineering, Equipment Testing and

Commissioning, and Maintenance teams.

What you'll do

- You manage a team of mechanical engineers who are at the heart of the construction and commissioning, making sure

that team members have the required expertise and tools to complete the work with high quality, value, on schedule, and on

budget.

- You use your technical expertise in mechanical equipment design, installation, and commissioning to provide technical

leadership, instruction, and guidance to the team. You manage the team performance to meet objectives.

- Be a leader in working safely and efficiently. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety and create a safety culture where

safety is first, and employees are recognized for safe performance and compliance with safety regulations and safe work

practices.

- Establish technical work procedures and develop engineering standards/guidelines. Review, enhance and develop

methods, procedures, and technical standards to take advantage of new technology, improve department effectiveness and

efficiency.

- Lead by example by demonstrating BC Hydro’s commitment to a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce.

- Ensure the team adheres to BC Hydro and industry standards, policies, practices and procedures. You are an advocate

for professional practice and ensure team members are knowledgeable about professional practice requirements and that

their work complies with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Quality Management Guidelines.

- Act as a positive role model for the business fostering teamwork and engagement of team members to contribute to

achieving the company goals.

- Support the Department Manager on various initiatives. The Team Lead may support Company wide initiatives and be an

active part in developing those initiatives.

- Coach/mentor and develop your team. You focus on building the engineering capabilities of the team, ensuring that your

team has the training, staffing, tools, and long-term expertise we need to be at the top of our game to take on tough

technical problems.

- Drive ongoing improvements in the planning for and execution of work by appropriately resourcing and cultivating the

team’s capabilities to meet the capital plan – both their technical and soft skills.

- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with equipment suppliers, consultants, contractors, and other parts of

BC Hydro.

What you bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.

- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the Province of British Columbia.

- A minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in engineering related to mechanical equipment construction, testing and

commissioning. Experience in Hydro Power Generation environment is an asset.

- Approachable, takes initiative, and is a proven problem solver.

- Demonstrated ability to lead, or has performed in a leadership capacity.

- Proven abilities of conflict management, leadership, communication, team building, coaching/mentoring, and interpersonal

skills. You bring excellent organizational and management skills.

- Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and business planning skills.

- You’ve been successful, creative, and can show how you have influenced outcomes and met objectives.

- Proven ability to deliver in matrix organization.

- Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills. A clear communicator comfortable with making presentations to

peers and senior management.

- Demonstrated initiative in identifying, pursuing, and championing process improvements and other business initiatives.

- A solid understanding of project management and the project management life cycle.

- Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

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 posting is for a Full Time Regular position.

- Time in the field, at various construction locations, may be a requirement of this role. So, please know 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.

- Headquartered in Edmonds.

- 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: Engineers & GeoScientists BC (EGBC)= 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: 2025-08-13 Closing Date: 2025-09-03

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