Project Engineer Specialist (Stations)

Job Location:

Burnaby, BC

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours of work:

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Annual Salary:

$ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

No. of positions:

2

Closing date:

Sep 02, 2025

About the job:

This position is for a Project Engineer Specialist within the Stations & Dam Safety Project Engineering Team A 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.

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 substation upgrades, new generating units, powerhouse reconstruction, major plant or unit upgrades, Dam Safety projects, and spillway upgrades.

What you’ll do

* 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 and generation systems 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 degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical with knowledge and experience in leading large and technically complex transmission substations projects, 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 the design of transmission substations, hydroelectric power plants and/or dams and associated equipment. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning is considered an asset. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a corresponding position level.

* 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 with less experience may be considered at a corresponding position level.

* Able to understand the impact of the project on the generation 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.

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

* Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric generation stations, dams, transmission

substations, or transmission lines is an asset.

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

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What we offer

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 for two (2) Full Time Regular positions.

* 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.

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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

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