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Sr. Engineer - Transmission Geotechnical

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 an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the Transmission Lines Engineering


Division's Geotechnical Design Team. The work environment is considered multi-disciplinary, as the candidate will work


closely with Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Overhead engineering design teams; as well as with working with


Geomatics, Environmental, Safety, Procurement, and Contract & Construction Management teams.




As a member of the Geotechnical Design Team, the candidate will provide their professional services to support BC Hydro's


high voltage transmission system, including overhead and underground circuits, transmission stations, and will provide


support on various telecom, interconnection projects, and property referrals. The position is focused on technical aspects of


engineering, RFP/RFI development, and supporting various projects as a Geotechnical - Owner's Engineer. Overall


management of projects are by a team of professional project managers, for whom your technical efforts will support. The


accountabilities for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer may include any of the following:




Provide senior level engineer services (EGBC Licensed P.Eng.,Geological/Civil Discipline, Practicing Geotechnical/

Geological Engineering and/or Geotechnical Hazards) to fill the need for Capital and Maintenance project support by the


Transmission Lines - Geotechnical Design Team. This senior engineering position requires leadership in geotechnical


assessment and design across a wide range of soil and rock conditions present across the Province of BC.




Undertake geotechnical analysis and design pertaining to structures associated with Transmission Overhead Lines,
Transmission Stations, Transmission Underground Cable, and Telecom assets. Foundations include direct embedment,


grillages, rock anchored pedestals, pile foundations, helical pile foundations, strip and pad footings, cable vaults and duct


banks, and ground anchors for guywire supported structures.




Active geotechnical engineering support on numerous projects involving site assessment, substation foundation design,
soil and rock stabilization, ground improvement, geohazard assessments and design of protective systems to mitigate risk


to structures from natural hazards. Your role on the team will also include assessment of seismic risks and estimation of


post-seismic displacements.




Coordinate and, as may be required, undertake surficial and subsurface investigations to establish geotechnical ground
conditions and assess geohazards that may be present which could adversely impact BC Hydro's existing or future assets.




Duties include carrying out the role of Professional of Record on select engineering assignments, providing Owner's
Engineering reviews and oversight (office and field), participation in the annual province-wide geotechnical hazard review


program, and emergency work assignments carried out by the Team.




Prepare reports for internal and external clients detailing investigations, evaluation, analysis, conclusions, and
recommendations.




Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.


Prepare designs for existing, new facilities, and develop monitoring strategies for instrumentation across the province Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and a range of check and review functions on geotechnical analysis and design
work carried out by other team members to fulfill EGBC compliance requirements.




Prepare work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.


As appropriate for project scale and experience gained to date on BC Hydro projects (or similar industry experience), the
position may require undertaking geotechnical lead position in procuring consulting and or site investigation services for


work packages. The role requires collaboration with BC Hydro's management, Procurement, Forestry, Environmental and


Safety teams to prepare an RFP (scope of work, technical specs, table of quantities/prices, and definition of payment


items).




Manage tasks including scope, schedule, and cost.


This position involves a mix of both work in a Hybrid office setting (Edmonds Office - Burnaby) and in the field. For
fieldwork, the candidate should be able to accommodate short duration field assignments in remote locations across BC,


typically in the order of days, but infrequent assignments up to 2 weeks may be required to support participation in the


hazard review programs and/or Emergency Work.

What you bring

A degree in Civil or Geological Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.


A minimum of 8 years experience in Civil or Geological Engineering Design in the utility business with focus in
Geotechnical and/or Geological Engineering.




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




Familiar with BC Hydro projects and engineering design practices or similar experience with other utility companies (i.e.
evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans).




The ability to characterize and describe the behavior of soil and rock is considered a base-line attribute of what you bring
to the role on the Team. As this is a senior engineering position, your experience to date should bring a senior level of


experience in assessing seismic hazard, analysis of seismic risk, and recommendations for ground improvement options


that align with constraints and BC Hydro's project specific withstand requirements.




The ability to put your experience to practice and, as a Professional of Record, guide the efforts of others with respect to
natural hazard assessment, field investigations and in-situ testing, lab schedule development. You will be tasked to provide


check/review on the work by others or to directly provide summary reports and recommendations based on analysis and


interpretation of results.




As a senior engineer on the Team, you will provide geotechnical input into the activities of a Project's Lifecycle, including:
Design Plans, Design Basis, Design Reports, Hazard Logs, Field Review Plans, Technical Specifications and Drawings,


and Inspection Test Plans.




Familiar with Design Standards like the Canadian Foundation Design Manual, NBC Building Code, and/or BCH
transmission line design standards.




This position may, from time to time, require transport and extended time completing aerial and marine based
assessments (i.e. helicopters and boats). The successful candidate should be reasonably able to tolerate the potential


effects of motion sickness.




Ability to receive training and aptitude to operate 4x4 trucks/SUVs and all-terrain vehicles, such as ATVs, UTVs, and
snowmobiles.

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.




Driver's License Type = Class 5


P.Eng.: Professional Engineer = 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

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.

Date Posted:

2025-05-21

Closing Date:

2025-06-11



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