Job Description

A workplace powered by you

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.

Senior Engineer - Distribution Engineering

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Vernon 2



Employment type: Permanent Region: Southern Interior



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



Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

What you'll do

The Distribution Engineering team serves British Columbia from offices in Burnaby (Edmonds), Victoria, and Vernon. This


diverse and dedicated team of engineering professionals is involved in connecting new customers of all sizes, from Tesla


supercharger stations in Vernon, to commercial redevelopment projects in Downtown Vancouver, residential developments


in Victoria, and large infrastructure projects such as the Skytrain expansion in Surrey and Langley. Distribution Engineering


is also heavily involved in supporting Operations through investigations and studies, as well as providing engineering


expertise for internal and external designers to ensure the distribution system is operated, maintained, repaired, upgraded/

replaced, and expanded with a Safety by Design mindset.




The Senior Engineer will be part of the Interior Distribution Engineering team, stationed in Vernon. They provide


engineering support for system reinforcements and expansion of the electrical distribution system to supply domestic,


industrial, and commercial load including Independent Power Producers. Further, the Senior Engineer supports Capital


Projects and Programs, Operations, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of the BC Hydro Distribution System. Regional


area accountabilities will be determined once the successful candidate has been appointed.




The position includes, but is not limited to, the following capabilities and duties:




Investigate, analyze, and solve a variety of engineering problems, many of which are challenging and unusual in nature. Contribute to the development of technical standards and design practices. Perform circuit analysis: load flow, voltage stability, fault current, motor start, power quality emission limit and protection
coordination studies. Design equipment settings.


Make recommendations for system improvements and the connection of new customers to the Distribution Planning team. Impart engineering knowledge: give instructions, advice and technical guidance to other engineers, project managers,
designer technicians, design technologists, and technical support staff.


Work closely with stakeholders to reach consensus and drive innovation, finding engineering solutions that add value,
address employee and public safety, protect the environment, balance competing interests, and address full life cycle cost.


Validate the scope of planned Capital Projects and provide feedback to the Distribution Planning Team. Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues and clients to determine
relative priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.


Fulfill the role of Owner's Engineer by reviewing the work of external consultants to ensure accuracy, achievement of
required results, meeting BC Hydro system needs, and adherence to accepted engineering practices.


Work independently, under general direction, with work assigned in terms of broadly defined objectives and budget
limitations. Advice of manager may be sought in critical areas or as high-profile work that would impact the work of others.

What you bring

Have a degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized/accredited university. Engineering degrees in other
disciplines may be considered if the candidate has the required level of applicable experience for this position.


Be registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
(EGBC).


Have a minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience in utility distribution engineering or an equivalent industry
for consideration as a Senior Engineer (P3). Otherwise, consideration will be provided for less experienced engineers at a
lower level role.


Demonstrate technical knowledge in both overhead and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at
voltages up to and including 35kV.


Possesses good verbal and written communications skills to adequately articulate and discuss technical options, present
proposed solutions to a wide range of audiences, and the ability to adapt to the different understanding levels of the


audience.


Demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork, relationship management, and inter-personal skills. Demonstrate organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Apply practical knowledge and sound judgment in the analysis and resolution of problems. Knowledge of PLS CADD, SpidaCalc, and Cyme would be an asset.

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

Candidates must be willing to travel. 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 - Intermediate Engineer 2 (P2).
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: Vernon, BC, V1T 8S4

Date Posted:

2025-06-30

Closing Date:

2025-07-28



For internal use 52196989