The Transmission Stations Division is anticipating a number of exciting major projects which includes the construction of new Indoor and Outdoor Substations along with the expansion of existing ones within BC Hydro’s Transmission system. We currently have a challenging and exciting opportunity for an intermediate level Civil/Structural Engineer in the Stations Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing civil/structural designs related primarily to electrical substation work.

The work will be in a multidiscipline team environment requiring coordination and collaboration to ensure successful project completion.

Stations Civil

Design would include the use of Advanced Design Tools to create 3D models in close collaboration with other disciplines as part of this work. Structural design, analysis and detailing for Concrete, Steel, Masonry and Timber structures associated with Electrical Substations such as: Control and Feeder buildings Electrical equipment (Transformers, Circuit Breakers, etc.) supports and foundations Transmission line termination structures and foundations Concrete manholes/vaults, cable trenches and cable duct banks Seismic analysis and design of substation structures Civil design, analysis and detailing for substation site development such as: Site drainage, culverts and ditches Oil spill catchment and containment systems Manage civil/structural engineering assignments which include the preparation of drawings, reports and technical specification Prepare engineering design budget Provide construction support and conduct field review Perform civil/structural condition assessment of existing electrical switchyard facilities Act as BC Hydro's "Owner's Engineer" by reviewing and commenting on the work of external service providers to ensure designs comply to BC Hydro Engineering Standards, Design Codes,



accepted engineering practices and constructability criteria.

Civil

Engineering degree recognized by Canadian Universities and EGBC Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) Minimum of 4 years of progressive and comprehensive design experience in the Civil/Structural engineering field Technical experience in civil/structural engineering design relevant to electrical utility power system Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint Proficiency with the use of drawing markup tools, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, BlueBeam and Autodesk Design Review. Ability to use standard industry Structural design/analysis software (such as SAP2000, S-Concrete and S-Foundation, etc.) Knowledge in the use of 3D design software will be considered an asset, such as CIVIL3D, REVIT, INVENTOR and INFRAWORKS The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following: Effective verbal and written communication skills including technical report writing and presentation skills Successful undertaking of multiple engineering assignments simultaneously 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 perks we offer, visit bchydro.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. A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: 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.

📌 Civil and Structural Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 BC Hydro
📍 Vancouver