BC Hydro is located at Burnaby, British Columbia. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Transmission Engineers (Lines/Stations/P&C, Transmission Estimating, Project Engineering). 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 full-time employment.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Transmission Engineers (Lines/Stations/P&C, Transmission Estimating, Project Engineering)
No. of vacancies: 40
Annual salary: Specialist Engineer: $131,100 – $165,810
Senior Engineer: $109,680 – $138,720
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Also hiring: Warehouse supervisor

Job Description

Transmission Lines Design – Overhead (Electrical, Civil /Structural, Mechanical)

The candidate will be responsible for providing enterprise-level technical leadership for the design and governance of 69 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission lines across BC Hydro’s capital, interconnection, electrification, maintenance, and emergency response programs.
The candidate will be responsible for leading high-complexity, high-risk projects from route selection and line layout through structure configuration, conductor selection, and hardware and insulator specification, with strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and preparation of constructible Plan & Profile drawings.
The candidate will be responsible for acting as Professional of Record (PoR) and Owner’s Engineer (OE), setting design strategies, reviewing plans, defining resource requirements, and developing technical risk mitigation approaches, and may serve as Project Engineer on major programs with system-wide integration impacts.
The candidate will be responsible for providing authoritative technical oversight through manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and site issue resolution to ensure safe, high-quality, and reliable delivery.

Transmission Lines Design (Geotechnical)

The candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering judgment to deliver safe, constructible geotechnical designs for complex capital and maintenance projects across transmission infrastructure.
The candidate will be responsible for leading and reviewing geotechnical analysis involving soil, groundwater, rock, and landslide behavior, including slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, seismic hazard assessment, and ground improvement solutions aligned with project performance requirements.
The candidate will be responsible for delivering and governing geotechnical design for foundations, underground works, shoring systems, and natural hazard mitigation, including flood and landslide risk identification, quantification, and mitigation design.
The candidate will be responsible for acting as Professional of Record (POR), planning and overseeing field investigations, in-situ testing, laboratory programs, and interpretation of data from site investigations, instrumentation, LiDAR, GIS, satellite imagery, and published sources.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with CFEM, NBC, and BC Hydro standards while providing Owner’s Engineer oversight, independent checking, and review.

Transmission Lines Design (Civil)

The candidate will be responsible for providing civil engineering leadership for the design and construction of foundations supporting high-voltage transmission lines and telecommunication antenna structures, using independent judgment to resolve high-complexity, high-risk engineering problems while ensuring safe, cost-effective, and constructible solutions that meet BC Hydro standards.
The candidate will be responsible for managing large multidisciplinary design work packages, overseeing technical specifications and cost inputs, and implementing BC Hydro Project and Portfolio Management practices, including safety procedures and field reviews.
The candidate will be responsible for acting as Professional of Record (POR), Independent Checker, and Owner’s Engineer to ensure compliance with regulations and contractual requirements while maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
The candidate will be responsible for fostering strong collaborative relationships internally and externally, providing technical guidance and mentorship, and proactively addressing impacts and issues across teams.
The candidate must possess strong technical knowledge in geotechnical engineering aspects of foundation design, including grillage, rock foundations, direct embedment, caissons, guyed and helical piles, as well as applicable Canadian codes and standards such as CSA S16, CSA A23.3, CSA O86, and the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual.

Transmission Lines Design (Structural)

The candidate will be responsible for providing structural design leadership for high-voltage transmission line structures and telecommunication antenna supporting structures within a multidisciplinary environment.
The candidate will be responsible for applying independent judgment to analyze and resolve complex structural problems, delivering safe, cost-effective, and constructible designs that meet BC Hydro standards and support large design work packages across multiple stakeholders.
The candidate will be responsible for performing advanced structural modelling and analysis, and preparing technical specifications, cost inputs, and RFP documentation while implementing BC Hydro design and safety practices.
The candidate will be responsible for providing construction-phase support through field reviews and resolution of site issues, and maintaining comprehensive design and project records to support safe delivery and lifecycle management.
The candidate will be responsible for bringing strong technical knowledge in the structural design of steel, wood, and fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) transmission line supporting structures, as well as steel telecommunication antenna supporting structures.
The candidate will be responsible for using PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole for modelling and analysis of tower and pole structures, with familiarity in PLS-CADD considered desirable.

Transmission Lines Design (Electrical)

The candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the electrical design of high-voltage transmission lines ranging from 60 kV to 500 kV, with a strong focus on advanced studies and safety-critical engineering.
The candidate will be responsible for performing and governing complex electrical studies including grounding system design, step and touch potential analysis, AC interference with pipelines and railways, lightning protection, electrical safety assessments, and EMF evaluations.
The candidate will be responsible for utilizing advanced engineering techniques and computer applications such as CDEGS, WinIGS, and EMTP-RV to solve complex cable engineering challenges.
The candidate will be responsible for demonstrating in-depth knowledge of AC interference analysis, applicable standards, and computer applications, with strong familiarity with national and international standards such as IEEE 80/81 and CSA C22.3.
The candidate will be responsible for providing technical and site support through installation, commissioning, maintenance, and resolution of field issues to ensure safe, constructible outcomes.

Transmission Lines Design – Underground Cables (Electrical)

The candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground transmission cable systems, including hydraulic systems and assessment of thermo-mechanical behavior.
The candidate will be responsible for utilizing advanced engineering techniques and computer applications such as ETAP, CDEGS, Cymedist, COMSOL, and Python to solve complex cable engineering challenges.
The candidate will be responsible for managing medium to large projects, developing specifications and standards, preparing estimates, and delivering technical and site support throughout installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases.
The candidate will be responsible for reviewing work to ensure accuracy and compliance, managing client and stakeholder relationships to add value and drive consensus, and may serve as Owner’s Engineer Lead to coordinate internal review of third-party engineering work.

Substations Design (Electrical)

The candidate will be responsible for serving as a technical authority in the electrical and physical design of 12 kV to 500 kV transmission substations, covering AIS/GIS and both greenfield and brownfield projects.
The candidate will be responsible for leading multiple electrical design areas, including standards development, advanced design practices, grounding and lightning protection, regulatory compliance, and adoption of new technologies and technical solutions.
The candidate will be responsible for applying deep substation design expertise across layout, analytical studies, lighting, power cables, and station service power supply, with working knowledge of transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, FACTS, and energy storage systems.
The candidate will be responsible for bringing a strong understanding of power system planning, system operations, protection and control, and project management, ensuring alignment with BC Hydro standards and applicable CSA/ULC/CEC and IEEE/IEC standards.
The candidate will be responsible for using design tools and CAD effectively, including grounding, lightning, and bus design tools, and 3D modelling with AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault.

Substations Design (Civil/Structural)

The candidate will be responsible for providing deep technical expertise in the civil, structural, and seismic design and construction of electric utility substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV.
The candidate will be responsible for carrying out structural design, analysis, and detailing for concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures associated with substation control and feeder buildings, electrical equipment supports and foundations, underground concrete manholes, vaults, and cable duct banks, including seismic analysis and design of substation structures.
The candidate will be responsible for conducting civil design, analysis, and detailing for substation site development, including site preparation, access road alignment and profiles, site drainage, culverts, ditches, and oil spill catchment and containment systems.
The candidate will be responsible for leading a technical area for the Division, including seismic design requirements, engineering standards development, estimating practices, and use of advanced design tools.
The candidate will be responsible for using industry-standard structural analysis tools such as SAP2000 and S-Frame and performing manual calculations to validate designs, with experience in Inventor, Revit, Civil3D, and other 3D design tools considered an asset.

Substations Equipment (Electrical)

The candidate will be responsible for providing deep technical expertise in transmission substation equipment for 12 kV to 500 kV applications, including defining requirements, conceptual designs, and performance criteria for equipment and systems.
The candidate will be responsible for leading a technical area within Equipment Engineering, including standards development, procurement strategies, regulatory compliance, and implementation of new technologies and technical solutions.
The candidate will be responsible for managing medium to high-complexity projects and work packages, including resource planning, scope development, specification writing, standards preparation, cost estimation, and technical support through installation and commissioning.
The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing procurement approaches, including strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, design review, factory acceptance, and equipment acceptance.
The candidate will be responsible for applying broad working knowledge across electrical, mechanical, civil, and protection & control disciplines to ensure equipment solutions meet operating requirements and integrate effectively into the overall system.

Substations Mechanical (Mechanical)

The candidate will be responsible for leading multiple technical areas for BC Hydro Substation and Telecom mechanical systems, including diesel generators for standby and prime power sites, HVAC systems for Telecom buildings, and fire suppression systems.
The candidate will be responsible for providing technical and site support during factory testing, construction, installation, and commissioning of mechanical systems at substation and telecom sites.
The candidate will be responsible for analyzing and resolving a variety of challenging and unusual engineering problems with considerable independence.
The candidate will be responsible for using a variety of CAD tools, including 2D and 3D modelling with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and Vault.
The candidate will be responsible for demonstrating a strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards such as the BC Building Code, BC Fire Code, and NFPA standards.

Protection & Control (Electrical)

The candidate will be required to design and deliver Protection and Control systems for BC Hydro’s transmission, distribution, and generation networks (12kV to 500kV), covering both greenfield projects and brownfield upgrades.
The candidate will be responsible for contributing to high-profile, technically complex capital projects with significant scale, risk, and organizational visibility.
The candidate will be responsible for collaborating across Planning, Project Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Control Centres to deliver fully integrated end-to-end solutions.
The candidate will be responsible for defining and applying protection architectures, functional requirements, and technical standards to ensure safe, resilient, and compliant power system operation.
The candidate will be responsible for designing and driving advanced control architectures leveraging IEC 61850 and DNP3 to support safe, resilient, and intelligent grid operations.
The candidate will be responsible for performing system studies, fault analysis, and risk assessments to validate performance, reliability, and operational readiness.
The candidate will be responsible for utilizing BIM and digital design tools to improve design quality, accuracy, constructability, and delivery efficiency.
The candidate will be responsible for leading or supporting engineering design, specifications, construction documentation, and formal technical reviews.
The candidate will be responsible for providing hands-on technical leadership through design, construction, testing, commissioning, and system energization, acting as a technical authority and problem solver in both office and field environments.
The candidate will be responsible for operating in a dynamic role that balances deep technical expertise, leadership, and real-world system impact.

Quality Assurance (Electrical)

The candidate will be responsible for assessing quality risks and developing surveillance strategies to support procurement for electrical power system equipment including fuses, cutouts, cables and accessories, substation panels, switchgear, capacitors, reactors, and power transformers (primarily 12 kV to 500 kV).
The candidate will be responsible for developing quality assurance plans, providing oversight, and ensuring execution of quality surveillance activities to support capital project delivery and ongoing maintenance and operation of the BC Hydro power system.
The candidate will be responsible for performing audits of supplier facilities to assess quality management systems, practices, and processes.
The candidate will be responsible for reviewing manufacturer test plans, witnessing factory testing, and performing inspections to assess conformance to technical specifications, standards (CSA, IEEE, IEC, etc.), and contractual requirements.
The candidate will be responsible for managing non-conformance of technical and contractual requirements to ensure appropriate identification, tracking, and resolution.

Transmission Estimating (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)

The candidate will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates for transmission lines, substations, switching stations, and associated protection, controls, and telecommunication systems.
The candidate will be responsible for reviewing project cost estimates prepared by external consultants.
The candidate will be responsible for providing cost estimating support to projects at various stages of the project life cycle, including pre-project planning and procurement and contract management during implementation.

Transmission Project Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)

The candidate will be responsible for managing the engineering component (scope, schedule, and cost) of large, complex transmission and substation projects, identifying and mitigating technical risks and system integration issues.
The candidate will be responsible for acting as the lead Owner’s Engineer to coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of engineering work by third parties.
The candidate will be responsible for establishing design strategies, reviewing plans, and defining resource requirements, working with functional managers to assemble and guide engineering teams through the project lifecycle.
The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the development of technical specifications and drawings and ensuring technical support is provided during manufacturing, construction, and commissioning phases for timely issue resolution.
The candidate will be responsible for providing leadership by coaching project team members to resolve complex issues and presenting technical recommendations to senior management and executives.

Job Requirements

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Candidates with advanced academic qualifications will be given preference as an asset.
The candidate must be registered or demonstrate progress toward registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
Candidates holding equivalent registration in other jurisdictions within Canada or internationally will also be considered.
The candidate must have relevant engineering experience in an electric power utility environment.
The candidate must typically possess 8+ years of experience for Senior Engineer positions and 12+ years for Specialist Engineer positions.
The candidate will be responsible for engaging in project coordination, engineering design, contract and construction management, maintenance support, and emergency response activities across the full project lifecycle.
The candidate will be responsible for acting as Professional of Record (POR) or Owner’s Engineer (OE) on assigned work, with accountability for technical quality, safety, and compliance, including review and acceptance of consultant and contractor deliverables.
The candidate will be responsible for setting technical direction and deliverables, including Design Basis and Design Reports, Hazard Logs, specifications, estimates, drawings, and field review plans, ensuring alignment with BC Hydro standards and accepted engineering practice.
The candidate will be responsible for independently managing medium-to-large projects and work packages, establishing scope, priorities, technical approach, and resource plans within multidisciplinary teams.
The candidate will be responsible for applying strong leadership, analytical thinking, and independent engineering judgment to investigate, analyze, and resolve complex engineering problems, delivering safe, resilient, and constructible solutions.
The candidate will be responsible for conducting discipline-specific engineering studies, participating in site visits and field work, and coordinating closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders on complex, multi-stage projects.
The candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, independent checking, and review, serving as a senior technical authority and contributing to standards, best practices, and continuous improvement.
The candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to understand needs, drive innovation, add value through engineering solutions, and build alignment.
The candidate must mentor team members and support technical development while promoting a safety-focused and inclusive workplace.
The candidate must show strong organizational ability, manage competing priorities, and commit to continuous professional development.
The candidate must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing and be able to travel for site visits and field assignments as required.

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 available for a hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 days per week in the office.

Benefits

The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package as part of one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and a Canada’s Best Diversity Employer.
The candidate will receive 15 paid vacation days to start, increasing up to 30 over time, along with 13 paid statutory holidays and the option to purchase up to 20 additional days annually using an 8% benefit credit.
The candidate will benefit from a secure future with a guaranteed lifetime defined-benefit pension indexed for cost-of-living, retiree benefits after 10 years of service, and access to a Group RRSP.
The candidate will receive work-life and wellness support, including maternity and parental/adoption leave with EI top-ups up to 85% of earnings, access to health and wellness programs, and optional sabbatical or unpaid leave.
The candidate will work under a flexible work model ranging from field-based and office-based roles to hybrid and remote options, with the ability to work full-time from the office if preferred.

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