Project Engineer Specialist (Stations)

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Project Engineer Specialist (Stations)

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Edmonds 08

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 Stations Project Engineering team in the Transmission Project

Engineering division. 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 or new transmission substations, which might include also transmission lines and

associated protection and communications systems.

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 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 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 (preferred), or Mechanical with relevant 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 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 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.

- 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, 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 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

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.

- 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.

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: 2025-11-21 Closing Date: 2025-12-14

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