Project Engineer Specialist – Transmission Lines & Stations

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during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

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solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

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build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:
This position is for a Project Engineer Specialist within the Transmission Lines and Stations

Project Engineering team in Engineering Services. Our Project Engineering teams perform an

integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects at BC Hydro. Project Engineering team

members work with cross-functional teams to ensure that project designs and installation are safe,

effective, and meet the requirements of BC Hydro.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each

with its own unique scope, assets, stakeholders, risks and technical aspects. While the work is

based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to BC Hydro’s facilities located throughout British

Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and internationally.

Duties:

• In the Project Engineer role, you will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule and

Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects which typically have a considerable profile,

complexity and risk. Projects may include work being designed entirely within BC Hydro, entirely

outside of BC Hydro, or a combination thereof. Typical projects include: transmission system

upgrade projects including substations, transmission lines and associated protection and

communications systems.

• You may perform the Owner’s Engineer Lead role on projects where some or all of 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.

• You will work closely with project managers to manage the scope, schedule and cost of the

project. You will identify and manage the project technical risks, including system integration with

the existing transmission system and other issues. You work with functional managers to establish

the engineering teams on your projects. You establish design and review plans, strategies,

schedules and resource requirements for the engineering work on your projects. You coordinate

and oversee the development of technical specifications and drawings and may manage

engineering consultant’s contracts. You work with Construction and Contract Management, the

Engineering teams, Quality Management, and Field Operations to ensure that technical support is

provided during manufacturing, construction and commissioning and that technical issues are

resolved in a timely manner.

• You will make or review recommendations and other types of communications to management

on complex project matters. This may include presenting to senior management and the

executive.

• You will coach members of your project teams to help them to resolve issues or advance their

work. You may mentor and coach others performing project engineer roles, either within the

department or in other groups.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering and registered, or eligible for immediate

registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience, with a

primary focus in substations or transmission lines, or a combination of substations/ transmission

lines/ protection and control. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from

conceptual design through to testing and commissioning is considered an asset.

• A minimum of 4 years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design on medium to large

projects, preferably on projects similar in nature to BC Hydro in terms of size, complexity and

stakeholders.

• Candidates for this position will be able to understand the impact of the project on the

transmission system and operations, and to understand the interactions and priorities required to

deliver multi-discipline projects.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing, are required in order to advance

the project, including coordinating and influencing various parties both within BC Hydro and with

external delivery partners and stakeholders.

• Good understanding of Project Management processes.
• Experience managing Owner’s reviews of multi-discipline engineering work being completed

externally is an asset.

• Experience with telecom and/ or protection and control projects is an asset. Experience with

transmission lines projects is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of BC Hydro’s project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.
• Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric stations, substations or

transmission lines is an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

standing.

• Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be

considered for a lower level position.

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.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation

to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we

invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.

We are here for our customers.

We are one team.

We include everyone.

We act with integrity and respect.

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible

minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual

orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively

engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and

while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a

disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@

All BC Hydro employees will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.

Flexible work model role definitions

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home

based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for

each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time

from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week

HOW TO 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: 2022-08-24 Closing Date: 2022-09-23