Project Maintenance Engineer - Site C

Job Location:

Fort St. John, BC

Employment type:

Temporary

Hours of work:

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Annual Salary:

$ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

No. of positions:

3

Closing date:

July 15, 2025

About the job:

BC Hydro is seeking experienced and practical electrical, mechanical and civil engineers (3 total) at a junior, intermediate or senior level with an interest and background in installation, maintenance and repair of utility and/or industrial equipment to join the Site C Project team as we transition the project from construction to operations.

This opportunity is based out of Fort St. John and is targeted to those individuals who thrive on solving problems and want to grow their expertise in the areas of hydropower generating stations and spillways, and BC Hydro’s operations and maintenance processes.

As part of Site C engineering team, the successful candidate(s) will support the project team with the rectification of project deficiencies and the handover process between the project and BC Hydro’s operations and asset management teams

What you’ll do

The successful candidates will act as the technical lead at site, on behalf of the Vancouver-based engineering team, to support integration of the Site C maintenance program for the assets at the facility. The successful candidate(s) will collaborate closely with the resident field maintenance engineers to:

* provide input to the maintenance planning process;

* work collaboratively with the construction management team to help align maintenance activities that could occur at the same time as deficiency rectification activity (for example, if both activities require an equipment outage);

* update project documentation based upon learnings from first-time-use (maintenance program, maintenance instructions, work procedures, spare parts lists, manuals, etc.);

* provide technical support to the construction management team for maintenance and troubleshooting, including leading root cause analysis for equipment failures or issues;

* provide technical support to the construction management team for knowledge transfer and training activities for the permanent facility maintenance personnel; and

* fulfill project and regulatory reporting requirements (spillway gate testing, forced outage reporting, etc.

What you bring

* Bachelor’s degree or advanced education in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering.

* Experience level:

* Junior (P1) applicants require a minimum of 1 year of progressive engineering experience; and

* Intermediate (P2) applicants require a minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience; and

* Senior (P3) applicants require a minimum of 8 years of progressive engineering experience.

* Registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.

* Experience with industrial process maintenance engineering is an asset, with preference given to experience in the hydroelectric industry.

* Experience working on engineering projects within BC Hydro is an asset.

* Demonstrated skills and experience working in a highly collaborative team environment.

* Strong collaboration, interpersonal and relationship skills.

* Excellent ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in technical writing with managers, engineers, and tradespeople.

* Ambitious and enthusiastic with a positive can-do attitude.

* Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills.

* Demonstrated desire for learning and development.

* Inter-disciplinary experience is an asset.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint).

* Valid BC 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

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 rotational opportunity for 12 to 24 months. We may hire up to three (3) positions.

*Please note that although this is an FTT position, FTR internal applicants would maintain their BC Hydro FTR status, and their base job will be held for them while they are on this rotation.

This opportunity requires flexibility to work a 14 day on, 7 day off shift schedule at the Fort St. John Site C construction site. Other shifts may be discussed during the interview process.

Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Class 5 Driver's License

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: P.Eng with EGBC: Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.

* 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: Fort St. John, British Columbia , V1J 1X7

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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