Role: Intermediate Piping Engineer - Fire Protection

Location: Burnaby, BC | Hybrid

Contract Duration: October 5, 2026 - October 5, 2027

Max T4 Rate: $63.47/

Max INC Rate: $76.80/

General Description

The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Experience and Role Accountabilities

- A minimum four (4) years of in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
- Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform activities such as developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on low to medium complexity assignments for projects and/or operations.
- Assist project or operations management to meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by performing activities such as proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.
- Participate in BC Hydro’s engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making typical decisions related to standard methods and designs so that BC Hydro’s engineering standards are maintained.
- Perform periodic tasks independently which may include on-site construction quality control and monitoring to ensure design compliance.
- Engage with BC Hydro’s senior engineering team where engineering problems are difficult, complex, or unusual to support BC Hydro’s management of engineering risk.

Education and Skills

- University graduate in applied science or engineering
- 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 & Geoscientists BC




- BC Hydro uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius
- Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
- Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Important Notes

- Prior to commencement on assignment, the selected candidate must have their own sole practitioner, or the use of their firm’s, Permit to Practice with EGBC.
- BC Registrants provided to BC Hydro through this assignment shall work under BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan, Quality Management Pillar. The Registrant shall apply their own or their firm’s Permit to Practice Number to work that is Sealed by the Registrant. 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 Bylaws.

Technical Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying any of the following codes:
- ASME B31.1 – Power Piping
- ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
- NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
- NFPA 15 – Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
- NFPA 20 – Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

Additional knowledge of the following codes are considered an asset:
- NFPA 850 – Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations.
- NFPA 22 – Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
- NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems




- Applicable British Columbia regulatory requirements and building, fire, and electrical codes.

Software Experience

Experience with one or more of the following design and engineering tools:
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Navisworks
- Autodesk ReCap
- AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, ELITE, HASS, or equivalent

Key Competencies

- Solid technical and analytical skills.
- Sound engineering judgment and risk-based decision making.
- Ability to simplify complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams.
- High degree of ownership, initiative, and accountability.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:
- 3D modelling and coordination, including laser scanning and point-cloud data integration into 3D models.
- Fire protection engineering experience within utility, power generation, hydroelectric, or other heavy industrial facilities.
- Multidisciplinary project delivery within operating industrial facilities, including field support for construction, commissioning, testing, and integrated systems verification activities.
- Experience as a hands-on designer working directly with piping software.
- Experience acting as Engineer of Record or Professional of Record.
- Knowledge of performance-based fire protection design methodologies.
- Experience with condition assessments, lifecycle planning, and asset management of fire protection systems.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical utility infrastructure while supporting BC Hydro's commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable power generation. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that directly impact the long-term reliability and resilience of British Columbia's generation assets.

📌 Intermediate Piping Engineer - Fire Protection (Canada)
🏢 Morson Talent
📍 Canada