Specialist Engineer - Distribution Engineering (Electrical)

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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,

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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

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Specialist Engineer - Distribution Engineering (Electrical)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 13

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

What you'll do

The Distribution Engineering Division is responsible for engineering work on BC Hydro’s Distribution system, to contribute to

the safe and reliable operation of BC Hydro’s electric system while meeting the requirements of system planners,

regulators, customers, and other stakeholders. The key activities provided by Distribution Engineering include engineering

distribution system projects and programs to improve system performance and provide safe reliable interconnection to BC

Hydro distribution connected customers (load and generators), acting as the owner’s engineer for externally engineered

distribution system projects and programs to ensure consistent delivery of work to BC Hydro requirements, and providing

expert technical services to internal partners for the safe reliable operation of the distribution system.

Distribution Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Engineer on the Programs team. This role will lead

technical expertise in distribution system asset solutions.

In this position, you will:

challenges on the distribution system and that align with BC Hydro’s long-term goals. Monitor and promote new tools,

methodologies, technologies, products, and equipment, driving the adoption of best practices within Distribution

Engineering and BC Hydro.

Root Cause Analysis. Gain the trust and confidence of customers, stakeholders, and key suppliers, ensuring clear

communication and alignment with selected engineering resolutions. Work closely with different groups using your expertise

to bridge communication and ensure success of related distribution works.

distribution system. Collaborate with Distribution Standards to provide support for standards development and piloting of

new products and methods, ensuring alignment with evolving technical requirements and industry latest best practices.

Lead the review of critical spares to identify risks to ongoing system sustainability.

recommendation for mitigating actions. Assess asset and system risk ensuring mitigating actions are recommended to

address risks and hazards. Perform detailed engineering design as required. Develop outage mitigation and implementation

plans for the replacement of end-of-life equipment.

alterations. Act as Engineer of Record ensuring compliance with technical standards and regulations. Prepare and review

estimates for complex distribution projects, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with business goals.

safety is first, and employees are recognized for safe performance and compliance with safety regulations and safe work

practices.

requirements and their work complies with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Quality Management Guidelines. What you bring

Columbia (EGBC). The individual shall be proficient with EGBC quality management guidelines, continuing education

requirements and code of ethics.

business, particularly in the design, engineering and maintenance of distribution lines at or below 35kV, including design

standards, emergency response, technical report writing, and the ability to undertake technical design reviews.

considerations.

through strong project management skills and a customer service attitude.

work effectively in a team environment are essential.

appreciate implications of costs, operability, constructability, and safety.

submission and permitting requirements.

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

considerations will be made for those already working in Vernon or Victoria, BC.

sometimes outside of the province/country.

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.

Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada V3N 4X8 Date Posted: 2025-04-28 Closing Date: 2025-05-19

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