Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.As part of our Engineering team on the electric side of the business, you’ll join a diverse team of employees we can’t do without!

As our Electric Engineer, you will utilize professional level engineering to support the timely, safe and cost-effective operation of FortisBC’s electrical substations.

Lead multi-discipline teams to plan, estimate, and execute capital and non-routine projects at hydro generation dams.

Produce estimates, schedules, installation packages, technical specifications, and evaluate technical alternatives.

Prepare detailed commissioning packages, in support of the FortisBC capital plan.

Support execution of projects, reviewing requirements and sequencing, for construction, commissioning activities.

Participate in engineering investigations to troubleshoot, evaluate, and provide recommendations on operational issues.

Provide engineering services for various aspects of generation dam design and equipment specifications.

Work in the field with PMO and Operations to understand FortisBC business.

Build estimates and construction packages to support the multi-year project plan

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, plus two to seven years of experience in electrical engineering. Must meet registration requirements for Skilled Engineering status with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.





Experience in hydro facilities or a utility is considered and asset

Experience in project management, construction management, and project engineering.

Knowledge and understanding of control systems, power distribution, protection and controls, hydro generating units, and their functions within an electrical utility environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated filed experience, including equipment installation and commissioning.

General understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering and construction concepts.

Knowledge of PLC programming will be considered an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge with various commonly used software such as MS Teams, MS Office, MS-Project, and SharePoint.

Ability to drive for results through planning, alignment, execution, and customer experience/responsiveness.

Ability to make optimal decisions through accountability, judgement, problem-solving, prudent risk-taking, market/industry awareness, and maintaining customer focus.

Ability to drive and implement prudent change through continuous improvement, challenge the status quo/innovation, flexibility/adaptability, and customer value – innovative customer solutions.

Ability to build working relationships through respect & integrity, open communication, teamwork, negotiation/influence, and customer relationship management.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles .

📌 Electrical Engineer Full-time (Castlegar)
🏢 FortisBC
📍 Castlegar