BC Hydro is located at Edmonds A03. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Specialist Planner – Metro Region – Distribution Asset Planning. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The position is offered as permanent, full-time employment.
Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Specialist Planner – Metro Region – Distribution Asset Planning
No. of vacancies: 1
Annual Salary: $ 131,100.00 – 165,800.00
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Edmonds A03
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Job Description
- The candidate must provide power system planning expertise and leadership in developing short- and long-term Distribution system plans to optimize system performance considering load growth, customer requirements, operational needs, corporate objectives, and strategic goals.
- The candidate must lead technical and economic planning studies to identify Distribution system requirements for reliable and efficient load supply.
- The candidate must proactively identify problems, mitigate risks, and develop original solutions to complex or emerging power system technical and business issues.
- The candidate must provide project leadership to meet goals, schedules, and budgets while assigning work and providing technical guidance to engineers and support staff.
- The candidate will be responsible for reviewing the work of technical staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure accuracy, required results, and compliance with accepted engineering practices.
- The candidate will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of business objectives and performance measures.
- The candidate will be responsible for leading and providing expert input while representing Distribution Asset Planning in public consultation and regulatory processes.
- The candidate will be responsible for developing briefing notes on complex technical and business issues to support senior management and regulatory responses.
- The candidate will be responsible for fostering collaboration and building strong working relationships within planning teams and across BC Hydro.
- The candidate will lead, develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with external communities, municipalities, consultants, technical societies and associations, industry interest groups, suppliers, and other utilities.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must hold a recognized Electrical Engineering degree and be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
- The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience with a focus on power system planning and operations across generation, transmission, and distribution.
- The candidate must have knowledge of electric utility and power system modelling concepts.
- The candidate must possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to conduct negotiations, deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, prepare technical papers and reports, and liaise with internal and external experts.
- The candidate must have excellent leadership, organizational, team building, and project management skills including cost control and project administration.
- The candidate must demonstrate ability to think independently, strategically, and laterally to identify improvement opportunities and drive change.
- Knowledge of smart grid technologies such as Battery Energy Storage Systems, Distributed Energy Integration, EV charging systems, and non-wires alternatives is considered an asset.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate will be required to successfully complete pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.
Work conditions
- The candidate must be willing to travel to various areas of the province to fully perform the duties of this position.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
- The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
- The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
- The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
- The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.