Senior Engineer - Transmission Stations Engineering

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

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Senior Engineer - Transmission Stations Engineering

Number of positions: 2 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

What you'll do

The Stations Electrical Design Department is part of the Transmission Stations division in BC Hydro Engineering providing

design and technical services related to BC Hydro Substations. The projects are of varying complexity including equipment

replacement, upgrades and new additions to stations, new stations, and Owners Engineer review work.

This role requires demonstrated experience as an electrical engineer with the design of transmission utility substations with

operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and experience working with utility design solutions in an electric utility environment.

The key accountabilities for the position are:

specialized expertise in design engineering.

lead and mentor technical staff, and provide technical and site support during the installation and commissioning of

electrical equipment.

complexity and plan and manage resources and develop innovative methods of design for engineering problems.

and adherence to accepted engineering practice.

relative priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.

junior engineers and EITs. What you bring

The successful candidate shall have:

Columbia (EGBC).

interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate:

500kV.

supply system design.

circuit breakers.

such systems.

management.

unusual nature.

innovation, find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus.

engineers and technical support is an asset.

international (IEEE, IEC, etc.) is an asset.

What we offer

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

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

frequent office presence required if needed.

location, some travel may require overnight stays or the use of small aircraft or boats.

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. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Date Posted: 2025-04-25 Closing Date: 2025-05-23

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