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.

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Transmission

Number of positions: 2 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

Position Highlights

The BC Hydro Engineering Team provides engineering expertise and support to hydroelectric facilities, high voltage


transmission, substations, and distribution facilities. Engineering also provides project management, design, contract, and


construction management as well as maintenance and emergency response services to the company and select external


clients.




We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Level Engineer in the Transmission Lines Electrical Design team. These


position will be responsible for performing electrical studies for new and existing transmission overhead systems and


developing and maintaining engineering standards.

What you'll do

Conduct electrical studies related to the design of high voltage transmission lines including, but not limited to, grounding
system design, step and touch potentials calculations, AC interference with pipelines/railways, lightning protection, electrical


safety, radio interference, audible noise, and EMF analysis.




Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design transmission lines rated at 60 kV to 500 kV.


Develop and maintain relevant engineering standards.


Manage medium and large-sized projects and work packages, write technical specifications and standards, and prepare
estimates.




Prepare, review, and sign the study reports and drawings.


Provide technical and site support during the installation, commissioning and maintenance phases.


Manage client relationships to ensure their needs are met and to work closely with stakeholders to drive innovation, find
engineering solutions that add value, address competing interests at least life cycle cost, and to reach consensus.




Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues to determine relative
priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.




Review the work of the consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results, and adherence
to accepted engineering practice.




You may perform the Owner's Engineer Lead role on projects where some or all the engineering work is done by a third
party such as an outside consultant or equipment vendor. As an Owner's Engineer Lead, you will coordinate and lead the


internal review and acceptance of work designed by a third party.




Impart engineering knowledge and encourage the professional development of engineers as well as coaching and
mentoring of junior staff is a key responsibility in this role.

What you bring

Bachelor's or higher academic degree in Electrical engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.


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




A minimum of 8 years (Senior Engineer) experience with a minimum of 2 years in transmission line design experience in
the electric utility industry. Candidates with fewer qualifications and/or experience are encouraged to apply and may be


considered for a lower level position.




A commitment to ongoing personal development and participation in professional societies.


Excellent leadership, communications, technical writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills.


Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams, preferably as the lead engineer or project engineer coordinating
resources and managing relationships.




Preference will be given to candidates who have some experience and knowledge of one or more of the following:




Experience with applicable computer applications such as SES-CDEGS, WinIGS, EMTP-RV, and PSCAD.


Experience in electrical studies related to the design of grounding systems, lightning protection, insulation coordination,
electromagnetic fields (EMFs), or AC interference

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

This posting is for two (2) Full Time Regular positions.


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




Previous experience in transmission engineering is an asset.


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


A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following: 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.




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: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted:

2025-07-13

Closing Date:

2025-08-13



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