

Specializes in technical recruitment across aerospace, marine, rail, and more in North America.
Support project and operational objectives by preparing reports, proposing cost or schedule adjustments, coordinating work schedules, and recommending payment for contractor work.
Develop safe and effective engineering solutions by preparing designs, interpreting specifications, resolving technical problems, and conducting analysis on medium complexity assignments.
Work under BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan and apply the appropriate Permit to Practice number on sealed work. All documentation will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC bylaws.
Resolve challenging technical and field engineering issues by conducting independent studies, applying engineering judgment, and recommending safe and reliable designs.
Participate in the development of technical standards, conduct independent studies, and provide guidance to other engineering professionals to help build technical capability within BC Hydro.
Experience in power system design for station equipment.
Electrical Engineer with strong experience in reactive equipment, including HV power transformers/GSUs, shunt reactors, CVTs/VTs/PTs, CTs, and station service transformers.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Intermediate written and spoken English skills suited for a professional environment.
Candidates should be available beginning September for a January 2026 start.
Ability to provide technical support to field operations, including troubleshooting equipment failures.
Experience with MV and HV switchgear up to 550kV, GIS/GIB, metal-clad switchgear, circuit switchers, disconnect switches, station service switchgear, and station surge arresters.
Demonstrated experience analyzing inspection, diagnostic, commissioning, and acceptance test results to provide recommendations and guide decisions.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with EGBC, or registered elsewhere and eligible for EGBC registration.
Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards.
Ability to work with BC Hydro’s Digital Sign and Seal technology; Notarius subscription may be required.
Ability to use standard industry design and analysis software.
NETA certification or similar electrical testing association credentials.
Knowledge of power system equipment such as surge arresters, AC/DC station service equipment, switchgear, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches.
The E4 Engineer is an experienced professional engineer or geoscientist who applies broad engineering knowledge to deliver engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium-complexity projects and operations. This role ensures work is executed safely, on time, on budget, and in alignment with BC Hydro standards.
Experience in power system maintenance, installation, or testing/commissioning of station equipment.
Site visits required approximately 4–5 times per year.
Additional experience in reactive equipment areas such as transformers, shunt reactors, CTs/PTs/CVTs, and station service transformers.
Max INC Rate: $110.11
Location: Edmonds, BC – Hybrid, 2 days per week in office
High chance of extension for strong performance.
Max T4 Rate: $91.00