BC Hydro

Specialist Engineer (Provincial Reliability Coordination)

LocationSurrey, BC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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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


help support you in your application process.




Specialist Engineer (Provincial Reliability Coordination)


Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fraser Vly Office



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 Provincial Reliability Coordination Operations department formed in 2019 to establish and support Reliability

Coordination for the province of British Columbia. The team is made up of seven 24x7 shift staff and three engineering

support staff reporting to a dedicated manager within BC Hydro’s Transmission and Distribution System Operations

business group. The Reliability Coordinator has the highest level of authority in the North American Electric Reliability

Corporation (NERC) Functional Model in ensuring reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.


This role is primarily focused on conducting Operational Planning Analyses of the Bulk Electric System for the next-day time

frame, sharing results with other entities and coordination of operating plans to mitigate any potential or actual adverse

system impacts. The Specialist Engineer within the Provincial Reliability Coordination Operations department is also the

team’s technical expert on the tools and procedures to conduct study analyses and review of operating plans.


What you'll do

Provide leadership to the Reliability Coordination team and act as the subject matter expert for implementation of real-

time, current-day and next-day studies and associated processes.

Develop base-cases for next-day study analyses and real-time assessments.
Conduct Operational Planning Analyses and communicate the results to impacted entities within B.C., neighbouring

electric systems and other Reliability Coordinators. Additionally, this role coordinates with other entities in the next-day time


frame.

Provide engineering support for real-time Reliability Coordination staff.
Provide support for Operator Training.
Interface with BC Hydro Operations Planning and external entities (i.e. FortisBC, AESO, CAISO) to coordinate next-day


study analyses and operating plans.

Interface with internal/external groups to support development/improvement of Reliability Coordination tools and


processes.

Provide reporting and presentations to BC Hydro management and external stakeholders on the state of Reliability

Coordination for B.C. and the broader Western Interconnection.

Represent BC Hydro and other BC entities in the negotiation and application of agreements with other Reliability

Coordinators within the Western Interconnection and influence overall reliable operations of the Western Interconnection

through active participation in a variety of industry initiatives.

Prepare Disturbance Analysis Reports and present the results to internal and external groups.
Support gathering of compliance evidence and participate in annual certification, self-audits and regular BCUC sanctioned


audits.

Provide mentorship and training to other members of the team.


What you bring

Bachelor or higher academic degree in electrical power systems engineering from a qualified university.
Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of


British Columbia (EGBC).

Minimum of ten years’ experience in a relevant engineering field. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a

corresponding position level.

Fully developed technical knowledge in electric utility engineering discipline.
Candidate should have experience performing Power System studies which include Powerflow Assessments, Contingency

Analysis, Transient and Voltage Stability assessments. Work experience with power application software should include:

EMS Advanced Applications (preferable), Powertech DSA Tools, PSS/E or PowerWorld.


The following skill sets would be considered as assets:


Excellent collaboration and leadership skills including confidence in public speaking and delivering training/presentations.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Proven self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as individually.
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Powerpoint, ability to write html code, etc.
Strong familiarity with the operating policies and practices of electric companies located in British Columbia.


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.


Note that the following must be maintained in good standing as a condition of continuous employment:



Driver's License Type = Class 5


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


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: Langley, BC


Location: Surrey, BC



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Date Posted: 2025-04-11 Closing Date: 2025-05-04



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