Senior Engineer (Cost Estimating) - Transmission

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Senior Engineer (Cost Estimating) - Transmission

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: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

What you'll do

Our Estimating team performs an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects at BC Hydro. Estimating team

members work with cross-functional teams to develop project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle as well as

contributing to the planning, scheduling and implementation of a broad portfolio of projects spanning many different asset

types.

- We’re seeking someone with experience in cost estimating as it applies to large infrastructure projects to join our

Estimating team based at BC Hydro’s Edmonds office in Burnaby, B.C. You’ll be part of the Transmission Lines and

Stations Estimating Team within the Engineering Services business group, providing estimating support primarily for capital

projects. 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 challenges. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to

travel to BC Hydro’s facilities located throughout British Columbia.

- As a Senior Engineer in the Estimating team, you’ll be responsible for preparation of project costs estimates for projects of

various size and complexity during Planning, Identification, Definition and Implementation Phases. Projects will primarily be

related to transmission lines and substations (69kV – 500kV). Projects may be new infrastructure or upgrades to existing

assets and the estimates may be at various stages in the project life cycle, ranging from early stage planning level

estimates, through to estimates supporting full funding and additional funding requests. You’ll provide cost estimate

information to support regulatory processes.

- You’ll contribute to the success of projects by providing input on construction methodology, schedule, project delivery

methodology, project risks, procurement documents, proposal evaluations and contract claims. You’ll prepare work package

agreements for the estimating work assigned to you and ensure it is completed within the schedule and budget. You will

also be a reviewer of cost estimates prepared by others, including 3rd parties. You will often review the work of, supervise

and provide guidance to other team members. Maintaining your knowledge of relevant standards and keeping apprised of

industry cost trends are also key parts of this role. You’ll foster the development of team members through knowledge

sharing, coaching and mentoring and contribute to internal guidelines, processes, tools and templates.

Understanding the business in which we operate is key for this role. As such, you’ll maintain relationships across the

organization and use your understanding of business drivers, policies and procedures to ensure the project estimate is

appropriate. You’ll be able to formally and informally present or answer questions regarding project costs estimates,

including communicating with various levels of management within the organization and with external stakeholders.

What you bring

The successful candidate must have:

- Bachelor of engineering degree in Electrical/Civil/Structural Engineering recognized by universities in Canada. Preference

will be given to candidates with an electrical (power) engineering background.

- Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Engineers and

Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

- A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in estimating, design, or construction of industrial or infrastructure type

projects, preferably on substation or transmission line projects. At least 4 years of direct cost estimating experience

(preferably in substations and transmission lines) is required.

The successful candidate will also:

- Be able to independently provide full project estimate services in terms of construction estimating (with escalation

calculations & a risk quantification analysis to determine the project or estimating contingency), planning, scheduling and

related functions.

- Have thorough knowledge of indirect costs and application of these to Owner’s estimates (preferred).

- Be able to develop collaborative relationships within your team, with other parts of your organization and outside of your

organization in support of business objectives.

- Be proficient with MS Office (including advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel & and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat

Professional, Primavera P6, @Risk. Experience using specialized estimating software is an asset.

- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Have excellent presentation skills at all levels.

The following additional qualifications are considered to be an asset for this role:

- Experience through all stages of a project, from planning through to construction.

- Experience preparing substation conceptual layouts based on high level scope and single-line diagrams.

- Experience in other substation engineering disciplines (Protection & Control, SCADA/Telecom)

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

- Experience in Asset Management/Capital Planning in an environment similar in nature to BC Hydro in terms of project

complexity and stakeholders.

- Experience in reviewing/negotiating contract claims.

- Knowledge of AACE estimating practices and guidelines.

- Involvement in external organizations as it relates to estimating and construction (i.e. AACEI, BuildForce Canada, etc.).

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What we offer

You will receive:

- 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

- We are hiring for 2 positions, both are Full Time Regular positions

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain a Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.

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

Standing

- Candidates with lesser relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a position appropriate for

their level of experience and qualifications.

- 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: 2025-07-30 Closing Date: 2025-08-13

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