Senior Engineer - P&C SCADA Engineering Design

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Senior Engineer - P&C SCADA Engineering Design

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 06

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

The P&C SCADA Engineering Design Team provides engineering expertise and support to high voltage transmission

substations, generating stations and distribution facilities. Our team also provides project management, design,

maintenance, and emergency response services to the company and selected external clients. The successful candidate

will be part of the SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) design team delivering complex, multi-discipline

capital projects for BC Hydro.

What you'll do

- The work is focused on delivering capital work involving integration of remote monitoring and control equipment of the

power system. Providing design, development and testing of equipment used in transmission substations, generating

stations and distribution system.

- Engages in the operational planning and/or engineering of electrical utility installations and continues professional

development in the field of engineering.

- Undertakes a variety of engineering assignments and is responsible for a project or part of a project. providing

instructions, advice, and technical leadership, including reviewing work and ensuring compliance with standards and

procedures; interacting with external service providers and reviewing designs for compliance with BC Hydro standards &

practices.

- Uses initiative and judgment to develop innovative engineering techniques and applies theoretical and practical knowledge

in the analysis and resolution of problems. Discusses unusual problems with senior engineers or the supervisor.

- Maintain strong constructive relationships with internal and external clients and across the organization also including

external service providers, contractors and suppliers as required.

- Works under general supervision, with work assigned in terms of specific objectives.

- Reviews overall plans and provides guidance for unusual features.

- Completed work is normally accepted as technically accurate and is reviewed for feasibility and soundness of judgment.

- Checks work and provides guidance to assigned staff.

What you bring

- Degree in Electrical Engineering from an institute accredited by the Engineers and Geoscientist of BC (EGBC).

- A minimum of 8 years related work experience in automation or control systems.

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

- Experience and desire to work with utility based Ethernet control networks, configuration and testing of remote control

equipment, PLC programming, trouble shooting methodologies, and LAN/WAN technologies focused on utility solutions is

required.

- Experience with programming of GE Remote Terminal Units.

- Experience with DNP3, networking protocols, Cyber Security and delivering M2M networking applications is desired.

- Knowledge of NERC standards is desired.

- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; strong leadership, technical writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

- Team player with excellent client relations.

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.

EGBC: Engineers & GeoScientists BC = 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.

What else you should know

- Travel to remote locations throughout the province may be required based on projects.

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

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

position.

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.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. This will ensure we

have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

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.

Date Posted: 2025-09-05 Closing Date: 2025-09-24

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