Job Description

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Sr. Civil Engineer (Transmission Lines)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 07



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

What you'll do

We currently have a challenging and exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer in the Transmission Lines Engineering


Division.




The Senior Civil Engineer is required to work within a multi-discipline team to design efficient and reliable foundations for


overhead electrical transmission line and telecommunication antenna supporting structures.




The Senior Civil Engineer will coordinate their design activities to maintain project schedules and budgets to help ensure


successful delivery.




Analyzes and resolves a variety of challenging and unusual civil engineering problems of high complexity with
independent judgement and high collaboration for new and existing transmission line supporting structures and


telecommunication antenna supporting structures foundations.




Manages large engineering design work packages within multi-discipline project teams, including planning, resources and
coordinating work to ensure commitments are met.




Develops creative and innovative engineering techniques, makes recommendations for strategic business decisions, and
seeks to influence with proposed business solutions.




Completes accurate, reliable and cost-effective designs for 69 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line supporting
structures foundations and telecommunication antenna supporting structures foundations that will meet BC Hydro standards


and specifications, safety by design practices, as well as constructability requirements. This includes modeling, analysis


and design of foundations and infrastructures as well as preparation of all required design deliverables.




Acts as Professional of Record (POR) for various transmission projects.


Prepares technical and project specifications, technical input for cost estimates, and request for proposal (RFP)
documents for material supply and foundation installation.




Implements BC Hydro Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Design Practices in all work assignments, including
Safety by Design Procedure, Check and Review Practice and Field Review Practice.




Resolves site queries, attends site meetings and performs field reviews during the construction phase of projects.


Maintains complete engineering documentation with respect to transmission civil design and construction, including design
basis, design plan, calculations, drawings, reports, safety by design process documents, checking and reviewing records,


field review records, design completion reports, record drawings, and other related information.




Acts as Independent Checker or Independent Structural Reviewer for work of internal team and/ or consultants to ensure
compliance with EGBC requirements and BC Hydro PPMP.



As "Owner's Engineer", acts as Reviewer for external consultants' and contractors' designs to ensure compliance to
contractual scope and deliverable requirements, BC Hydro engineering standards, sound design practices and


constructability criteria.




Initiates and maintains strongly influential professional relationships with internal and external colleagues. Collaborates
with project and design teams, as well as with other business groups or customers. Identifies impact of work on others and


resolves issues proactively.




Provides technical leadership internally and externally for specialized skills in transmission line structural design.


Performs regular and significant mentoring/coaching and engages in proactive self-development.

What you bring

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities and EGBC.


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




Minimum of 8 years of proven working experience and demonstrated performance in civil engineering field relevant to
overhead electrical transmission lines at voltage up to 500 kV. Other working experience in civil engineering design of


electrical utility may also be considered.




Excellent technical knowledge in structural engineering design of steel, concrete, and timber.


Application and knowledge in geotechnical engineering aspect of foundation design.


Knowledge in transmission line foundation design such as grillage, rock foundation, direct embedment, caisson, guy
anchors and helical piles.




Knowledge in seismic design and soil-structure interaction is preferred.


Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards, including CSA S16, CSA A23.3, CSA O86, and Canadian
Foundation Engineering Manual is required.




Knowledge in structural analysis software, SAP2000, is preferred.


Ability to investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems that are highly complex and medium scope in
nature.




Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in oral and written formats on technical matters, both to technical and
nontechnical audiences.




Ability to work in multi-discipline team environment is essential.


Ability to manage client relationships and work closely with stakeholders to drive innovation, find engineering solutions that
add value and to reach consensus is required.




Capability to coordinate multiple engineering design projects and to plan and manage project resources is desirable.


Demonstrated effectiveness in work leadership at Senior Engineer level is required.


Excellent leadership, communication, technical writing, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills are required.


Proactive approach in ongoing professional and personal development activities such as self- study, attendance at
technical and administrative courses, and participation in technical and professional societies is required.




Willingness to travel to and stay at remote sites.

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.

What else you should know

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your P.Eng.: Professional Engineer = In Good Standing.


Must have a valid Driver's License Type = Class 5


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.




This position is hybrid flexible work role and the home office location is Edmonds office in Burnaby. The applicant must be
able to report to the office within a reasonable time frame when called upon for work. Currently, the expectation is a


minimum of 2 days per week in the office and may be more depending on business need




Candidates with lesser experience may be considered at the appropriate level.


Location: Burnaby, BC, 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:

2025-08-19

Closing Date:

2025-09-09



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