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inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.

Transmission Equipment Engineers

Number of positions: 10 Job Location: Edmonds 08

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

Position Highlights

BC Hydro Transmission Stations is anticipating a number of major projects which includes the construction of new Indoor and Outdoor Substations along with the expansion of existing sites within BC Hydro's Transmission system. Our work supports sustainable growth and electrification throughout our province.

To deliver this work, we are looking for experienced engineers at Senior and Specialist levels who are ready to take their expertise to a new level.

In return, you get rare stability and a real sense of purpose: a guaranteed lifetime defined-benefit pension, flexible and comprehensive benefits with dedicated mental-health coverage, strong work-life balance, and long-term job security. You’ll have opportunities to keep learning, spend time in the field and on site, and build a career where your work genuinely matters.

You’ll also be part of an inclusive community that values ownership and belonging, paired with the lifestyle advantages of the Vancouver region—mild winters, mountains, water, lakes, and rivers all close to home.

- In your cover letter, please let us know which discipline or role you’re applying for.
- If you’re a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

What you'll do

Substations Equipment (Electrical)

- Provide deep technical expertise in transmission substation equipment for 12 kV to 500 kV applications, including defining

requirements, conceptual designs, and performance criteria for equipment and systems.
- Lead a technical area for Equipment Engineering (e.g., standards, procurement strategies, regulatory compliance, and

implementation of new technologies and technical solutions).
- Manage medium to high-complexity projects and work packages by planning resources, developing scopes, writing

specifications and standards, preparing cost estimates, and providing technical and site support through installation and commissioning.
- Develop and execute procurement approaches by supporting strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, design

review, factory acceptance, and equipment acceptance.
- Apply broad working knowledge across electrical, mechanical, civil, and protection & control disciplines to ensure

equipment solutions meet operating requirements and integrate effectively into the overall system.

Underground Cables (Electrical)





- Provide technical leadership in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground transmission cable

systems, including hydraulic systems and assessment of thermo-mechanical behavior.
- Utilize advanced engineering techniques, computer applications (e.g., ETAP, CDEGS, Cymedist, Comsol, Python), and

innovative approaches to solve complex cable engineering challenges.
- Manage medium to large projects, develop specifications and standards, prepare estimates, and deliver technical and site

support throughout installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases.
- Review work to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage client and stakeholder relationships to add value and drive

consensus, and may serve as Owner’s Engineer Lead to coordinate internal review of third-party engineering work.

Substations Mechanical (Mechanical)

- Lead multiple technical areas for BC Hydro Substation and Telecom mechanical systems including: Diesel generators for

standby and prime power sites - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for Telecom buildings - Fire suppression systems.
- Provide technical and site support during factory testing, construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical

systems at substation and telecom sites.
- Analyze and resolve a variety of challenging and unusual engineering problems with considerable independence
- Ability to use a variety of CAD tools including 2D and 3D modelling with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and Vault.
- Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards such as BC Building Code, BC Fire Code, NFPA

standards, etc. Project Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)

- Manage the engineering component (scope, schedule, and cost) of large, complex transmission and substation projects,

identifying and mitigating technical risks and system integration issues.
- Act as the lead Owner’s Engineer to coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of engineering work by third

parties.
- Establish design strategies, review plans, and resource requirements, working with functional managers to assemble and

guide engineering teams through the project lifecycle
- Coordinate the development of technical specifications and drawings, and ensure technical support is provided during

manufacturing, construction, and commissioning phases for timely issue resolution.
- Provide leadership by coaching project team members to resolve complex issues and presenting technical

recommendations to senior management and executives.

What you bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from recognized

post-secondary institutions. Advanced academic qualifications are considered an asset.
- Registration, or demonstrated progress toward registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT with Engineers and

Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Equivalent professional registration with other Canadian or international jurisdictions will also be considered.




- Relevant engineering experience in electric power utility environment. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles and 12

- years for Specialist Engineer roles. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for junior roles, subject to

vacancies.
- See “General qualifications and responsibilities” section for additional requirements.
- Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing, with the ability to travel for site visits and field assignments as

required. What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package in one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and a Canada’s Best Diversity Employer. See

also bchydro.com/benefits.
- 15 paid vacation days to start (growing to 30 over time), the option to purchase up to 20 additional days annually using

your 8% benefit credit, plus 13 paid statutory holidays each year.
- A secure future with a guaranteed lifetime defined-benefit pension, indexed for cost-of-living, a retiree benefits package

after 10 years of service, and the option to supplement your savings through a Group RRSP.
- Work, life, and wellness support, generous maternity and parental/adoption leave with EI top-ups to 85% of earnings,

access to health and wellness programs, and optional self-funded sabbatical or unpaid leave options to support different life stages.
- Flexible work model, role-based flexibility ranging from field-based and office-resident roles to hybrid and remote options,

with hybrid and remote employees always welcome to work full-time from the office if they prefer.
- The salary range for each successful candidate will depend on the level the individual is assessed at. Salary would be

determined based on years of experience, quality of experience, education and internal equity. Specialist Engineer $131,100 - $165,800; Senior Engineer $109,700 - $138,700.

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

Driver's License Type = Class 5

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.

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What else you should know

- Applicants will be assessed based on: educational qualifications, standing with EGBC, experience (years, relevancy and

quality), as well as their core competencies.
- Internationally trained engineers may be considered if eligible for EGBC registration.
- LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) may be considered for applicants who are eligible for either their P.Eng or EIT

registration with EGBC.
- Roles based at BC Hydro's Edmonds campus in Burnaby, BC in a 'hybrid' role, requiring in office work 2 to 3 days/ week.

Note: While the closing date is listed as the 30th of each month, this posting will remain open. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted earlier than this date.
- 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. 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: 2026-08-26 Closing Date: 2026-09-30

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