Intermediate Engineer 2 - Transmission Stations Engineering
Bc Hydro
owner engineer
equipment specs
design review
procurement strategy
commissioning assurance
stakeholder management
* Serve as BC Hydro's "Owner's Engineer" by reviewing the work of external service providers for compliance to internal Engineering Standards, Design Codes, and engineering best practices.
* Occasional travel to remote work sites and supplier facilities may be required.
* Specify requirements and performance criteria for substation equipment such as: power transformers, instrument transformers, capacitor banks, STATCOM and other FACTS equipment, power cables, switchgear, circuit breakers, Gas Insulated Switchgear, disconnect switches, etc.
* Review and approve equipment drawings, conduct design reviews, and accept factory and field testing.
* Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to junior staff.
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* Develop procurement strategies, participate in strategic sourcing, vendor analysis and negotiation.
* Provide Professional of Record assurance for safe energization during commissioning.
* Build effective relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and suppliers.
* Initiate studies, assess priorities and risks to ensure equipment meets industry standards and business requirements.
* Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends.
electrical engineering
power equipment
p. eng
4+ years
leadership
protection design
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.
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.
* Specialized knowledge of electrical power equipment (12kV to 500kV), including design, manufacturing, testing,
* Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position.
* Active participation in professional societies (e.g. IEEE, IEC, CSA, CIGRE)
* A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.
* Proven leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
* Must be registered, or eligible for registration, as a P. Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
* Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a relevant field, including experience in North American electric utilities, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Related experience in equipment procurement, power system planning, or protection and control design.
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maintenance and/or operations experience.
Benefits* This role is a Hybrid office/work-from-home work model.
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
Annual Salary: $ 87,700.00 - 110,900.00
- A lifetime pension
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
- pre‑qualification alcohol and drug testing required prior to employment.
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