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Senior Engineer - Generation P&C; Design

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A02

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

What you'll do

Generation Engineering has a challenging opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join a team of professionals based at BC
Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.

Engage in the detailed design of electrical utility generation Protection and Control systems:

- Lead detailed design of protection and control systems for power generation, including hardware design, software

application development, and integration of generator, governor, excitation, supervisory control, and associated facility and
dam systems.

- Assume full accountability as Professional of Record, ensuring all designs meet regulatory, safety, and engineering

standards, and providing sealed deliverables.

- Perform and validate engineering studies, system analysis, and design calculations to ensure reliable and stable operation
- Act as Owner’s Engineer, defining requirements and reviewing/approving deliverables from consultants, vendors, and

contractors.





- Execute project engineering responsibilities, including planning, coordination, risk management, and support through

construction and commissioning

- Ensure quality, compliance, and documentation control, including design reviews, change management, and adherence to

standards and regulations.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, overseeing team outputs and supporting development of junior engineers.
- Support asset lifecycle activities, including commissioning, troubleshooting, incident investigation, and system upgrades.

What you bring

The successful candidate will bring the following qualifications and experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience, including at least five years designing, maintaining,

installing, and testing hydroelectric or thermal generation equipment.

- Registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or immediate eligibility for

registration.

- Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and effectively plan and manage project resources.
- Experience preparing technical specifications for tendering, evaluating bids, and making award recommendations is

considered an asset.

- Preference will be given to candidates with strong academic credentials and extensive practical experience in the

following areas:





o Governor and exciter specification, design, and integration.
o Electrical and non-electrical protection systems for generation station equipment.

o Automation control hardware and software design using Schneider PLCs and HMIs.
o Functional safety systems.
o MRS compliance, including NERC CIP.
o Electrical system modelling and analytical tools, including frequency response analysis, time-domain simulation,
root locus, Bode plots, load flow, and short-circuit analysis.

What we offer

- A comprehensive perks package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Adaptable work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

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.

What else you should know

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.
- Applicants who do not meet full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level

position.

- Please note this is an extension of a current posting and applicants that have already applied will be considered.

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: 2026-07-15 Closing Date: 2026-08-14

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📌 Senior Engineer - Generation P&C Design (Canada)
🏢 BC Hydro
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