Job Location: Edmonds

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)

Annual Salary: $ 95,000.00 - 102,200.00

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: August 26, 2026 About the job: What you’ll do • Performs a variety of complex technical, financial and support functions relating to the administration, planning, project management, design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of generation, transmission and station plant by: studying and interpreting project requirements; initiating revisions to designs; using existing standards to prepare alternate design proposals for projects; reviewing drawings and tenders for accuracy and conformity to standards; initiating or creating recent and revising macros or computer programs required for data collection, calculations and analysis; preparing detailed engineering drawings and other required documentation; performing a variety of technically complex calculations for related design proposals; assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies and related technical reports; performing construction planning studies; participating in general reconnaissance and selection of project sites; performing a variety of administrative and testing activities; performing troubleshooting, testing and defect and disturbance analysis; may be required to manage a variety of project tasks; may be required to respond to a variety of emergency response functions.

- Performs a full range of financial functions on a variety of large, complex, long term projects to assist in the establishment and ongoing operation of program and project budgets and funding by: reviewing overall project scope, goals and estimates required for the project; preparing and compiling the annual budgets; performing financial monitoring; advising of the procedures and requirements involved in the process; preparing a variety of progress and financial accounting reports; preparing economic analysis spreadsheets and undertaking project/program studies by creating new and adapting existing macros; preparing a variety of project schedules; preparing planning studies.
- Maintains liaison with internal and external groups such as other departments, field staff, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, government and regulatory agencies and local interest groups concerning technical and financial aspects of assigned tasks; may be required to make presentation to the pubic regarding the financial or technical scope of projects.




- Provides drawing requirements to drafters and consultants; checks work for accuracy and conformity and gives advice on technical aspects of the work to lower level staff.
- May be required to perform a variety of related duties such as issuing drawings, initiating correspondence, maintaining project records and files, assembling a variety of drawings, material lists, maps, survey data, technical data, photographs, environmental data and related information, undertaking special studies or gathering relevant information, preparing related graphs and tabulations and performing drafting duties as required.
- Performs a variety of housekeeping functions related to assigned tasks including preparing schedules and progress reports, initiating correspondence, maintaining records and files, assembling project information and preparing technical reports.
- Performs all the functions of the Engineering Technologist 1 job.
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job. What you bring • Graduation with a Diploma of Technology from an Institute of Technology in either a Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical discipline or an Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)/Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC) standing or equivalent.
- Additional training in team leadership is required.
- Over eight (8) years applicable experience in the design, testing and/or construction of hydro electric generation, transmission or station facilities and related equipment is required.

What we offer • A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/perks. 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. For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know • This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).



http://moveuptogether.ca

- Preference will be given to candidates with an electrical background and Protection & Control (P&C;) design experience.
- This is a busy position with tight deadlines. Previous experience in an engineering office would be an asset.
- A good working knowledge of Automation Equipment (e.g. Schneider PLCs, HMIs), Electrical Protection (e.g. SEL protection relays), Hydroelectric Generator Control, and preparation of protection and control design drawings is an asset.
- Majority of incumbents perform work within the office environment. Some incumbents may regularly be exposed to all weather conditions while working in the field. Some incumbents may regularly be exposed to hazards from operating, testing and/or construction equipment when at field sites. Some incumbents drive almost daily. Some incumbents may spend up to 20 - 25 nights a year away from home.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human Machine Interface software applications, design and development methodologies, and LAN/WAN technologies would be a definite asset.
- Occasional driving.
- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing. Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P; employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P; TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply. Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Closing Date: 2026-08-26 52473796 For internal use How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click 'Apply' You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site. On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job.

Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

📌 Engineering Technologist 2 - Generation Stations P&C Design (Burnaby)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 Burnaby