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.

Senior Engineer - P&C SCADA Engineering Design

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 06



Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland



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



Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

Position Highlights

The P&C SCADA Engineering Design Team provides engineering expertise and support to high voltage transmission


substations, generating stations and distribution facilities. Our team also provides project management, design,


maintenance, and emergency response services to the company and selected external clients. The successful candidate


will be part of the SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) design team delivering complex, multi-discipline


capital projects for BC Hydro.

What you'll do

The work is focused on delivering capital work involving integration of remote monitoring and control equipment of the
power system. Providing design, development and testing of equipment used in transmission substations, generating


stations and distribution system.




Engages in the operational planning and/or engineering of electrical utility installations and continues professional
development in the field of engineering.




Undertakes a variety of engineering assignments and is responsible for a project or part of a project. providing
instructions, advice, and technical leadership, including reviewing work and ensuring compliance with standards and


procedures; interacting with external service providers and reviewing designs for compliance with BC Hydro standards &


practices.




Uses initiative and judgment to develop innovative engineering techniques and applies theoretical and practical knowledge
in the analysis and resolution of problems. Discusses unusual problems with senior engineers or the supervisor.




Maintain strong constructive relationships with internal and external clients and across the organization also including
external service providers, contractors and suppliers as required.




Works under general supervision, with work assigned in terms of specific objectives.


Reviews overall plans and provides guidance for unusual features.


Completed work is normally accepted as technically accurate and is reviewed for feasibility and soundness of judgment.


Checks work and provides guidance to assigned staff.

What you bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering from an institute accredited by the Engineers and Geoscientist of BC (EGBC).


A minimum of 8 years related work experience in automation or control systems.


Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with EGBC. Experience and desire to work with utility based Ethernet control networks, configuration and testing of remote control
equipment, PLC programming, trouble shooting methodologies, and LAN/WAN technologies focused on utility solutions is


required.




Experience with programming of GE Remote Terminal Units.


Experience with DNP3, networking protocols, Cyber Security and delivering M2M networking applications is desired.


Knowledge of NERC standards is desired.


Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; strong leadership, technical writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.


Team player with excellent client relations.

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.




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

Travel to remote locations throughout the province may be required based on projects.


A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.


Applicants who do not meet full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower-level
position.


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. This will ensure we


have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.




Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8




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:

2025-09-05

Closing Date:

2025-09-24



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