Project Engineer Specialist

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Project Engineer Specialist

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A03

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

This position is for a Project Engineer Specialist within the Project Engineering – Lines and Interconnection team in

Engineering Services. Our Project Engineering teams perform an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects at BC

Hydro.

Project Engineering team members work with cross-functional teams to ensure that project designs and installation are

safe, effective, and meet the requirements of BC Hydro.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique

scope, assets, stakeholders, risks and technical aspects. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to BC

Hydro’s facilities located throughout British Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and

internationally.

What you'll do

- In the Project Engineer role, you will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule and Cost) of large and/or

technically complex projects which typically have a considerable profile, complexity and risk. Projects may include work

being designed entirely within BC Hydro, entirely outside of BC Hydro, or a combination thereof. Typical projects include:

transmission system upgrade projects including substations, transmission lines and associated protection and

communications systems.

- You may perform the Owner's Engineer Lead role on projects where some or all of the engineering work is done by a third

party such as an outside consultant or equipment vendor. As an Owner's Engineer Lead, you will coordinate and lead the

internal review and acceptance of work designed by a third party.

- You will work closely with project managers to manage the scope, schedule and cost of the project. You will identify and

manage the project technical risks, including system integration with the existing transmission system and other issues. You

work with functional managers to establish the engineering teams on your projects. You establish design and review plans,

strategies, schedules and resource requirements for the engineering work on your projects. You coordinate and oversee the

development of technical specifications and drawings and may manage engineering consultant's contracts. You work with

Construction and Contract Management, the Engineering teams, Quality Management, and Field Operations to ensure that

technical support is provided during manufacturing, construction and commissioning and that technical issues are resolved

in a timely manner.

- You will make or review recommendations and other types of communications to management on complex project

matters. This may include presenting to senior management and the executive.

- You will coach members of your project teams to help them to resolve issues or advance their work. You may mentor and

coach others performing project engineer roles, either within the department or in other groups.

What you bring

- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering and registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as

a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).

- A minimum of 10 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience, with a primary focus in substation/

transmission lines/protection and control is preferred. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from

conceptual design through to testing and commissioning is considered an asset.

- A minimum of 4 years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design on medium to large projects, preferably on projects

similar in nature to BC Hydro in terms of size, complexity and stakeholders.

- Candidates for this position will be able to understand the impact of the project on the transmission system and

operations, and to understand the interactions and priorities required to deliver multi-discipline projects.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing, are required in order to advance the project, including

coordinating and influencing various parties both within BC Hydro and with external delivery partners and stakeholders.

- Good understanding of Project Management processes.

- Experience managing Owner’s reviews of multi-discipline engineering work being completed externally is an asset.

- Experience with telecom and/ or protection and control projects is an asset. Experience with transmission lines projects is

an asset.

- Strong knowledge of BC Hydro’s project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.

- Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric stations, substations or transmission lines is an asset.

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.

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What else you should know

- This posting is for two (2) Full Time Regular positions.

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following: Engineers & GeoScientists BC (EGBC)= In Good

Standing

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: 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: 2025-12-19 Closing Date: 2026-01-04

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