Specialist Engineer (Provincial Reliability Coordination)

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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

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

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

frame.

study analyses and operating plans.

processes.

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

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

through active participation in a variety of industry initiatives.

audits.

What you bring

British Columbia (EGBC).

corresponding position level.

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:

What we offer

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

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

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