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.

Sr. Transmission Planning Engineer

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Edmonds A03



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

BC Hydro Transmission Asset Planning has a challenging opportunity available within Planning Coordinator & Bulk


Transmission Planning team. The selected candidate will join BC Hydro's Planning Coordinator and Bulk Transmission


Planning team as a Transmission Planning Engineer, supporting the development of Near-Term and Long-Term


Transmission Plans through a range of power system studies. This includes performing independent analyses such as


short circuit calculations, power flow studies, and stability assessments, as well as developing alternative transmission


solutions. The role also involves supporting compliance with various Mandatory Reliability Standards, including but not


limited to the Planning Coordinator (PC) function under standards such as FAC-002, TPL-001, TPL-007, MOD-032, and


MOD-033.

What you'll do

Independently perform power system studies, including short circuit, power flow, and stability studies.


Perform various system studies including annual TPL assessments, network integration transmission service studies,
and interconnection impact studies.




Developing system reinforcement alternatives to address the potential system constraints and provide technical
leadership to projects.




Provide technical justifications and support major capital projects CPCN applications.


Work/coordinate with adjacent utilities on various planning activities including performing inter-utility studies when
required and develop coordinated solution while working with the impacted Entities.




Understanding of various NERC reliability standards and WECC planning criteria is an asset.


Represent BC Hydro interests in WECC/NERC working groups.


Develop a Geomagnetic Induced Current (GIC) model for the BC Hydro area and perform GIC/GMD (Geomagnetic
Disturbance) studies and collaborate with stakeholders to develop corrective action plans.




Collect power system disturbance data and validate steady-state and dynamic power system models used in BC Hydro
area (MOD-033).




Contribute to the study methodologies and implementation procedure documents for various MRS standards.

What you bring

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Electrical Engineering: The degree must be recognized by Canadian universities.
Candidates with a strong academic background, such as a Master's or PhD in Power System major, will be given


preference. Expertise in planning and operating transmission systems within a power utility setting is highly valued.



Minimum of eight (8)+ Years of Experience in Electrical Power System Studies: The candidate should have hands-on
experience in various power system studies, including short-circuit calculations, power flows, voltage stability, and


dynamic stability simulations. Additional experience in model validation and geomagnetic studies is an asset. The


candidates with less working experience in power system studies will be considered at lower level of engineer position.




Professional Engineer Registration: The candidate should be either registered as a Professional Engineer with the
Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or be eligible for registration.




Proficiency in Power System Simulation Tools: Demonstrated skills in using power system simulation tools such as PSS/
E, GE-PSLF, DSATools, or equivalent professional programs (e.g., Power World, ASPEN).




Solid Understanding of Fundamental Engineering Concepts: Knowledge of engineering principles related to system
operations, transmission designs, station designs, and system protections and controls.




Familiarity with Mandatory Reliability Standards: A strong understanding of Mandatory Reliability Standards,
transmission utility business, and regulations.




Effective Communication and Organizational Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, technical writing abilities, and
the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.




Effective Communication and Organizational Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, technical writing abilities, and
the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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

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: Burnaby, BC, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted:

2025-09-09

Closing Date:

2025-09-30



For internal use 52231980