Specialist Engineer - Interconnection Planning (Transmission)

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Specialist Engineer - Interconnection Planning (Transmission)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds B03

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

Position Highlights

The successful candidate will join the Interconnection Planning group (one of the transmission planning groups under

Transmission Assets Planning) as a Specialist Engineer. The group is one of the key groups in BC Hydro to support the

company's business in clean energy transition and province electricity trades.

The core functions of the Interconnection Planning group are:

proposed/modified generating facilities into the grid.

electricity trades.

and ensure that the accepted modeling info is suitable for the grid planning and operation.

planning criteria, and other regulatory requirements such as those prescribed in the OATT is essential.

What you'll do

issues, and be recognized as having expert knowledge in the planning fields.

a complex transmission system to establish transfer capability, identify potential system constraints, propose system

reinforcement options, and recommend transmission solutions with justifications. To deliver the planning assignments,

correct understanding and proper application of the relevant planning standards and criteria is essential.

or materially modified generator interconnection in meeting the transmission planning standards and criteria, and author

generation interconnection study reports with multi-disciplines inputs for public consumptions.

including conventional synchronous generators and inverter-based generators and document the review results in a study

report. A good understanding of generation technologies and modeling techniques would be an asset.

projects with need justification, option comparison, probabilistic reliability study, economic analysis, and risk assessment.

Prepare project investment summary to support BC Hydro capital planning and development process.

public, and the regulators to fulfill BC Hydro’s obligations and commitments; and to support various BC Hydro business

processes, including generation interconnection service and long-term transmission service under OATT, generator

modeling verifications, transmission and generation operation and sustainment, energy procurement and

resource planning, etc.

requests for performing those specialized engineering studies and services; and provide leadership and technical direction

to planning support staff and chair meetings for any discussion related to transmission planning with internal and external

stakeholders.

process groups. Mentor, support, and provide advice to team members, encourage their work initiative, and help them grow

as engineers and technical leaders.

What you bring

Electric Power System.

British Columbia (EGBC).

Demonstrated hands-on skills on transmission system analysis using power system simulation tools, PSS/E, GE-PSLF,

DSA Tools or equivalent professional programs such as Power World etc.

station designs, and system protections and controls. Solid understanding of transmission utility business and regulation.

to work effectively in a team environment is essential.

expertise in the planning and operation of transmission systems in power utility setting.

may be considered at the appropriate level.

What we offer

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

What else you should know

Standing

position (Senior Engineer).

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.

Date Posted: 2025-06-12 Closing Date: 2025-07-02

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