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

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: July 28, 2026

What you'll do

Engages in the engineering of electrical utility systems and develops specialized expertise in the planning of transmission/distribution substations.

Conducts and analyzes technical and economic planning studies related to the expansion of BC Hydro’s electric system, including determining stations configurations, station capacities, voltage control, comparing system reinforcement alternatives, and specifying performance requirements for selected system reinforcement.

Specifies major stations’ high voltage electrical equipment like power transformers, circuit breakers, shunt and series reactors/capacitors etc.

Contributes to the overall development and implementation of Asset Management strategies and policies.

Engages in load interconnection system impact studies and writes reports.

Develops and maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish department’s objectives.

Collaborates with Transmission and Distribution Planning, Engineering, Field Operations, Project Delivery and Transmission and Distribution system Operations to develop optimized plans, implement the substations projects and support the system operation.

Makes contribution to the yearly capital plan process, Integrated Resource Plans and Revenue Requirements Application.





Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the assigned work and provides recommendations and sound judgment in line with the overall objectives of the Substations Growth and Sustainment Department / BC Hydro.

What you bring

Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities or equivalents.

Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).

Minimum 4 years of relevant Engineering experience.

Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Experience in operation/maintenance/engineering/planning of high voltage substations.

Experience in designing substation would be an added asset.

Technical knowledge in planning of electric utility power systems up to 500 kV.

Knowledge of major substation equipment, such as power transformers, circuit breakers, shunt reactors/capacitors, instrument transformers and their specifications and applications are desirable.

Knowledge of relevant CSA, IEC and IEEE standards applied to equipment specification and application guides.

Well-developed verbal and written communication, presentation and leadership skills.

Robust interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Experience with Asset Management policies, strategies, and standards, for asset planning is a benefit.

This is a 1 year Full-Time Temporary position.

Employment Conditions

EGBC: Engineers & GeoScientists BC = In Good Standing

Driver’s License Type = Class 5

P.Eng.: Professional Engineer = In Good Standing

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Engineer - Substations (British Columbia)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 British Columbia