Job Description

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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.

CADD 3 - FTT

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 07



Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland



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



Annual salary: $ 70,800.00 - 76,300.00

What you'll do

Design, creates and revises a variety of engineering/design computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) models and
drawings associated for an assigned engineering/design discipline (including but not limited to: Civil/Structural, Electrical,


Mechanical, Protection & Control (P&C), Telecom or Municipal) in Generation, Transmission or Distribution throughout the


province. Reviews project requirements, discusses and clarifies requirements with the Engineer/Designer. Selects and


prepares detailed engineering/design drawings and related documentation. Performs a variety of basic design and technical


calculations.




Determines when Engineering CADD standards and specifications can be altered to meet non-standard situations and
that their application is appropriate and applies to the ongoing drafting work.




Performs a variety of related functions such as: scanning of site-specific locations; calculating quantities of materials and
components from drawings; writing material lists; visiting work sites to gather information, observe site conditions and/or


deciding on what measurements are pertinent; and choosing the appropriate technology to apply to the required


engineering/design tasks.




Conducts quality checks on digital data to meet project digital delivery requirements and ensure compliance to digital
Engineering CADD standards.




Performs CADD checks of drawings completed by contractors/external service providers and lower-level CAD team
members to ensure adherence to Engineering CADD standards, accuracy of information and details, including translations


of drawings produced by other CADD applications.




May design and create physical and logical 2D/3D parametric models for design verification, design input, detailed
drawings with associated projects.




Provides technical direction and guidance to lower-level CAD team members.


May evaluate new and existing workflows to ensure they meet operational requirements such as drawing issuance, Vault
integration, digital sign and seal.




May participate in the testing of new advanced CADD applications. Provides feedback to assist in program development
and customization.




Performs all the duties of the lower-level CAD jobs.


Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

Two (2) year certificate/diploma in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) from an accredited post-secondary
technical institution.



Six (6) years of experience in a computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) role in a relevant discipline (such as Civil/

Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, P&C, Telecom or Municipal). Preference given to the discipline directly relating to the


position.




OR




Equivalent combination of academic training with CADD as part of the educational and/or development program and
related CADD experience.




Electrical utility or in a similar industry experience would be an asset.


Completion of advanced technical training in advanced areas such as, modeling, simulation, visualization, analysis,
design, prototyping and testing.




Requires successful completion of applicable introductory courses on the BC Hydro Electrical System; or must be
completed within one (1) year of starting in the job.




Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence.

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.




A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing:


Driver's License Type = Class 5




Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca


This is full-time temporary position for approximately 5 years.


Intermediate working knowledge and skills in Inventor with a general knowledge in the use of another Parametric
Modelling Software's (i.e. Revit, Advanced Steel, Autodesk Civil 3D ).




Intermediate working knowledge and skills in Autodesk AutoCAD.


Intermediate knowledge of the BCH Engineering CADD standards.


Good knowledge of existing BCH facilities, structures, and underground electrical design.


Excellent interpersonal, organizational and management skills and the ability to work in an multi discipline environment.


Testing will be used as part of the selection process.


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:

2025-09-12

Closing Date:

2025-09-26



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