Senior Engineer - Operations Planning

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Senior Engineer - Operations Planning

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 09

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

Position Highlights

BC Hydro operates a ~12,000 MW generation system across British Columbia, powered by hydroelectric, thermal,

contracted, and market resources. The Generation System Operations (GSO) group manages generation and water

conveyance decisions across various planning horizons.

As part of the Operations Planning Engineers (OPE) team, you’ll help plan power generation, reservoir operations, and flow

routing for BC Hydro facilities within the next-day to next-year timeframe. This role offers exposure to BC Hydro’s generation

assets and cross-functional collaboration, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and

impactful environment.

What you'll do

- Reservoir Operations Planning:

Manage water levels and downstream flow requirements (e.g., minimum flows, flood mitigation) for assigned reservoirs,

while supporting generation and maintenance needs.

- Forecasting & Modeling:

Use probabilistic inflow forecasts and seasonal volume projections to inform operational decisions. Collaborate with

hydrology and inflow forecasting teams to refine planning tools and models.

- Cross-functional Coordination:

Work with field managers, schedulers, environmental coordinators, capital project teams, and dam safety experts to align

operational plans with broader organizational goals.

- System Integration:

Coordinate with generation resource planners, 24/7 planning and dispatch (PSOSE), and transmission/distribution

operations to incorporate outages and project requirements into system-wide plans.

- Stakeholder Engagement:

Communicate operational plans to Indigenous Nations, regulators, local governments, and the public. Participate in

meetings and consultations to support reconciliation and regulatory compliance.

- Documentation & Compliance:

Maintain Generation Operating Orders (GOOs) and contribute to dam safety manuals, emergency plans, and risk

management documents. Fulfill reporting obligations under Water Use Plans and support periodic reviews.

What you bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (hydropower-related discipline) from a recognized Canadian institution.

- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Depending on experience, candidates may be hired as:

- Engineer: 4+ years of relevant experience - Senior Engineer: 8+ years of relevant experience

Relevant experience includes:

- Hydroelectric system modeling and reservoir management

- Generation and transmission outage planning

- Resource optimization and decision support modeling

Skills:

- Strong decision-making under uncertainty and time constraints

- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

- Proficiency in Excel and other planning tools; programming skills are an asset

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams

Additional Requirements

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing

- Willingness to travel to BC Hydro facilities and offices across the province

- Availability for occasional after-hours support during critical events

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

- This posting is for a Full Time Regular position.

- 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: 2025-09-29 Closing Date: 2025-10-15

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