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Senior Engineer (Generation Field Maintenance)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Campbell River Ironwood

Employment type: Permanent Region: Vancouver Island

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

Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

Position Highlights

We are seeking an experienced and practical electrical engineer with a background in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment to support BC Hydro’s Generation field maintenance team on Vancouver Island. In this position, you will provide field-focused technical leadership to BC Hydro crews and management for hydro generators and associated powerhouse, substation, dam, gates, and water passage equipment.

The Vancouver Island team supports six generating stations: Jordan River, Ash River, Puntledge, John Hart spillway and dam, Ladore, and Strathcona. These mature facilities present interesting equipment challenges, a complex maintenance program, and extensive ongoing capital work. The position is headquartered in Campbell River, a beautiful community with small-city amenities and exceptional access to outdoor recreation.

What you'll do

- Provide electrical engineering support for Generation stations on Vancouver Island,



including Jordan River, Ash River,

Puntledge, John Hart spillway and dam, Ladore, and Strathcona.
- Provide technical leadership and practical field guidance to maintenance crews, operations, and management for field

troubleshooting, urgent equipment issues, forced outage support, and return-to-service decisions.
- Review, revise, and make technical recommendations on preventative maintenance programs, maintenance

instructions, corrective actions, and maintenance strategy improvements.
- Support Equipment Health Ratings, condition assessments, inspection and test data review, and Reliability Centered

Maintenance strategies for generating station equipment.
- Support capital planning, plant improvement projects, and equipment modifications by providing maintainability,

reliability, and field-execution input.
- Participate in and lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and recurring issues.
- Travel to support generating stations on Vancouver Island as required.

Overall, the Generation Field Maintenance Engineer provides practical technical leadership across Vancouver Island generating facilities, working closely with crews, managers, and internal partners to support safe, reliable plant operation. What you bring

- A degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a professional engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of hydro-electric generation, industrial maintenance, or equipment reliability.
- The ability to provide technical direction to crews, engineers, and other technical support staff.
- The ability to analyze complex technical issues,



interpret inspection and test data, and develop practical

recommendations.
- Well-developed analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups to gather information, resolve issues, and support

sound technical decisions.
- Proven ability to work well with crews, peers, and cross-functional teams.

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/advantages. What else you should know

This position is headquartered in Campbell River, BC, and travel to support generating stations on Vancouver

Island will be required.

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.

- This position may be filled as a Senior Engineer with 8 or more years of relevant engineering experience, or as an

Intermediate Engineer with 4 or more years of relevant engineering experience, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Location: Campbell River, Canada, V9W 5T5

P.Eng,: Professional Engineer = In Good Standing

Driver's License Type = Class 5

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.

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Closing Date: 2026-09-07

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📌 Senior Engineer (Generation Field Maintenance) (Campbell River)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 Campbell River