Specialist Engineer - Generation Stations Civil

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Specialist Engineer - Generation Stations Civil

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Vernon SIC

Employment type: Permanent Region: Southern Interior

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

BC Hydro Engineering is searching for a Specialist Geological Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer to support ongoing

capitals projects across the province at a Specialist Engineer level.

- Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers to deliver cost-effective solutions for BC Hydro’s operations and capital

programs on existing hydroelectric facilities and reservoir slopes.

- Be responsible for planning and coordination of site exploration programs, development of geological models, site

characterization, landslide stability assessment, supervising and/or conducting engineering analyses, carrying out

feasibility, preliminary and detailed design and reporting, as well as drafting oversight. Plan and execute advanced

numerical analysis of groundwater flow and ground movement in ancient, slow moving landslides.

- Provide oversight to project work of assigned internal (BC Hydro) staff and Consultants and review completed work to

ensure accuracy and adherence to accepted engineering practice and achievement of project objectives.

- Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal staff and Consultants.

What you bring

- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geological Engineering or Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering is required.

- Must be currently registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and

Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

- A minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience is required. Candidates with lower levels of experience may be

considered for a lower-level position.

- Effective verbal and written communication including report writing skills are essential.

- Ability to provide work leadership or technical direction to engineers or other technical staff.

Demonstrated education, training and experience with as many of the following key subject areas as possible is desired:

- Rock mechanics including rock mass quality assessment and characterization.

- Rock tunnel inspection and support design.

- Rockslide characterization, monitoring and analysis.

- Rockfall monitoring, assessment and mitigation.

- Investigation and evaluation of geological and geotechnical hazards.

- Rock quarry development planning and execution.

- Development of 3D geological models for both rock and soil deposits.

- Soil liquefaction and internal erosion susceptibility assessments.

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.

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

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

- Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for a lower level role.

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.

Vernon, 1401 Kalamalka Lake Rd, V1T 8S4

Date Posted: 2025-09-26 Closing Date: 2025-10-17

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