Distribution Engineer (British Columbia)

Distribution Engineer (British Columbia)

12 Aug
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Morson Edge (Canada)
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British Columbia

12 Aug

Morson Edge (Canada)

British Columbia

Location: Edmonds, BC / Hybrid
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Duration: 2026/08/04 - 2027/08/04 (12 months)
Max INC Rate: $108.44
Max T4 Rate: $91.90
Experience and Role Accountabilitie A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalen
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 complexity and scope assignments for BC Hydro projects and operation
Assist project or operations management to meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar task
Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion at BC Hydr
Participate in BC Hydro’s engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, contributing to the development of technical standards, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending secure engineering designs, and making decisions related to methods and designs as well as providing guidance and advice to other engineering professionals to develop future capability at BC Hydr
Education and Ski Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientist
BCBC Hydro uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Nota
Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and sp
okenFamiliarity with CAD systems and drawing stand




ardsAbility to use standard industry design/analysis soft
wareIntermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPo
Must H avesFamiliarity with generator interconnection standards such as CSA C22.3 No.9 and IEEE
1547Experience with Distributed Generation equipment interconnection and interconnection stu
diesStrong understanding of Inverters and inverter standards such as UL
1741Registered Peng & Permit to Prac
PotesPrior to commencement on assignment, the selected candidate must have their own sole practitioner, or the use of their firm’s, Permit to Practice with E
GBC.EGBC Registrants provided to BC Hydro through this assignment shall work under BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan, Quality Management Pil
lar.The Registrant shall apply their own or their firm’s Permit to Practice Number to work that is Sealed by the Registr
ant.Retention and preservation of all project documentation produced by the Registrant during their contract with BC Hydro will be retained by BC Hydro to satisfy EGBC Byl
Additional Experience and Role Accountabil itiesAll the required Experience and Role Accountabilities shall relate to Overhead - and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV (primarily at or below
25kV).Monitor and evaluate distribution system performance, identify needs, and initiate appropriate corrective measures to manage risk and meet system performance objec
tives.Conduct and analyze technical and economic planning studies in Distribution which will identify short and long-term Distribution system requirements to reliably and efficiently supply domestic load. Issue short and long-term distribution system load for




ecast.Effectively manage distribution system performance requirements and associated risks and balance with appropriate inves
tment.Contribute in the development of automation and protection schemes to optimize distribution system performance, minimize system losses, maximize reliability, and facilitate interconnection o
f DER.Contribute in the development and defense of system improvement and expansion requirements and secure financial support for implement
ation.Contribute in the development of short and long-term asset management strategies to advance distribution system performance, reliability, efficiency, and operab
ility.Investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems, including the more challenging and unusual, by developing engineering techniques, devising new approaches and/or applying existing criteria in new
ways.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to seek collaborative solutions to meet system and stakeholder obje
ctivesDevelop documentation and/or responses to defend distribution system decisions in regulatory submis
sions.Apply procedures and policies as required to effectively plan the distribution s
Additional Education and Skills Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada, Power Engineering, p
referredDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and with internal and external stak
eholdersKnowledge of various BC Hydro systems, policies and procedures,
an assetEnglish proficiency with well-developed technical writing and presentation skills; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and must be self-m
otivatedProficiency in the use of CYME, EMTP and other relevant Power Engineering software,
an assetWillingness t
o travelMaintain good standing in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) throughout the term of the c
ontract.Maintain Driver's License Class 5 throughout the term of the

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📌 Distribution Engineer (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia

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