Geotechnical Specialist Engineer - Transmission

Overview

Lead geotechnical engineering for major transmission line projects in BC's North Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• geotechnical design
• site assessment
• ground improvement
• hazard analysis
• field review
• project coordination

Tasks

The position is focused on leadership, task management and technical aspects of geotechnical engineering to lead the North Coast Transmission Line portfolio. The role will coordinate amongst internal and external consultant teams, with the external consultants taking the majority of Project of Record duties on the Lines component. The role is mainly as an Owner’s Engineer (OE) role; however, under the Progressive Design Build model under the lines components, the OE is expected to work closely with the consultants to provide guidance and direction. Telecom and substation built as part of the North Coast Transmission Line portfolio are expected to be completed by internal and external resources. The OE will help manage and coordinate the resources required to support those works. * Active geotechnical engineering support on numerous projects involving site assessment, foundation design, soil and rock stabilization, ground improvement, geohazard assessments and design of protective systems to mitigate risk to structures from natural hazards. Your role on the team will also include assessment of seismic risks and estimation of post-seismic displacements. * Prepare designs for existing, new facilities, and develop monitoring strategies for instrumentation across the province * Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC. * Make decisions and recommendations of a complex technical nature including the establishment of design bases, criteria, engineering standards and concepts, and/or on matters affecting the management of engineering/geoscience resources and activities to support project works. * Provide specialist level engineer services (EGBC Licensed P.Eng, Geological/Civil Discipline, Practicing Geotechnical/Geological Engineering and/or Geotechnical Hazards) to fill the need for Capital Construction Work or Capital and Maintenance project supports by the Transmission Lines and Station - Geotechnical Design Team. This specialist engineering position requires leadership in geotechnical assessment and design across a wide range of soil and rock conditions; and terrain hazards present across the Province of BC; particular in the North Coast Region. * Provides a range of check and review functions on geohazard and geotechnical analysis and design work carried out by the team members. * Prepare work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates. * Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and a range of check and review functions on geotechnical analysis and design work carried out by other team members to fulfill EGBC compliance requirements. * Track geotechnical engineering issues/concerns and establish project-specific design practices, and also guidelines for design and installation such as backfill installation of transmission foundation. Investigates and analyzes challenging or unusual problems, develops alternatives, evaluates risks and applies innovative solutions. * Undertake geotechnical analysis and design pertaining to structures associated with Transmission Overhead Lines, Transmission Stations, Transmission Underground Cable, and Telecom assets. Foundations include direct embedment, grillages, rock anchored pedestals, pile foundations, helical pile foundations, strip and pad footings, cable vaults and duct banks, and ground anchors. * Plan, manage, and coordinate, as may be required, undertake surficial and subsurface investigations to establish geotechnical ground conditions and assess geohazards that may be present which could adversely impact BC Hydro’s existing or future assets. * Duties may include carrying out the role of Professional of Record on select engineering assignments, providing Owner’s Engineering reviews and oversight (office and field), and emergency/forensic engineering work assignments carried out by the Team. *Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders and performing activities such as defining the scope of engineering/geoscience services to be provided, establishing the basic design criteria with the client, approving all related technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support completion of projects safely, with quality, within budget and on time. * Preparing and implementing Field Reviews Plans and undertaking monitoring of construction. * Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform tasks including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium to highly complex assignments for BC Hydro projects and operations. * Prepare reports for internal and external clients detailing investigations, evaluation, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. The work environment is considered multi-disciplinary, as the candidate will work closely with Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Overhead engineering design teams; as well as with working with Geomatics, Environmental, Safety, Procurement, and Contract & Construction Management teams. * Manages and responds to highly complex problems, provides subject matter expertise in specific areas and looked upon as a senior role model. May lead a sub-function of the team. * Help manage and coordinate internal resources dedicated to the North Coast Portfolio; including working closely with other BCH owner engineer disciplines and external consultants.

Requirements

• egbc reg
• civil eng
• geotech
• 10+ yrs
• class 5
• utility

What You Bring

* 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. * Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC). Professional Geoscientists registration is an asset. * This position involves a mix of both work in a Hybrid office setting (Edmonds Office – Burnaby) and in the field. This position requires a minimum 3 days in the office. For fieldwork, the candidate should be able to accommodate short duration field assignments in remote locations across BC, typically in the order of days, but infrequent assignments up to 2 weeks may be required. * A minimum of 10 years experience in Civil or Geological Engineering Design in the utility business with focus in Geotechnical and/or Geological Engineering. Hydrotechnical experience is considered an asset. You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. * A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following: Engineers & GeoScientists BC (EGBC)= In Good Standing * Familiar with BC Hydro projects and engineering design practices or similar experience with other utility companies (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans). * 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. A degree in Civil or Geological Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.

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Benefits

Annual Salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00 - Training and development courses - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - A comprehensive benefits package - A lifetime pension - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

About Bc Hydro

-Operates over 30 hydro facilities plus thermal plants, linked by 18,000 km of transmission and 55,000 km of distribution lines. -Powerex, its trading arm since 1988, markets electricity, gas, and environmental commodities across Western North America. -Typical projects include dam construction, grid upgrades, EV fast-charging infrastructure, and energy-efficiency programs. -Unusual fact: Mica Dam was once the world’s second-largest underground powerhouse; its construction reshaped the Columbia Basin.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑qualification alcohol and drug testing required as a pre‑condition to employment.