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Senior Commissioning Engineer

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Edmonds C03

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
Capital Construction, within Project Delivery, is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio comprising of more than 2,000
active contracts. The Capital Construction Group safely delivers large, multi-disciplined, complex high-risk projects that span
multiple years. The group adheres to well-developed standards, has developed and maintained outstanding supplier
partnerships as well as stakeholder and First Nations relations. Through continuous improvement of our people, processes,
and tools, we are responsible for all aspects of the safe construction of capital projects.

The Commissioning Engineering team, within Capital Construction, is seeking Senior Commissioning Engineers to provide
technical leadership for the testing and commissioning of major electrical and station service equipment across transmission
and generation assets. In this role, you will determine what testing is needed to establish that equipment is ready to be
energized, lead the field work that carries it out on projects of varying size and complexity, and support the decision to put
equipment into service.

You will work closely with field crews, contractors, project managers and operations colleagues, on a team that values
sound engineering judgment, safe work and sharing knowledge.

What you'll do

- Provide technical leadership for the testing and commissioning of major electrical equipment, such as power transformers,

reactors, capacitor banks and circuit breakers, on transmission and generation station projects

- Define the inspection and testing required to establish that equipment is ready to be energized and become part of the

system, by developing test plans,



selecting appropriate tests and confirming they are completed as specified

- Directly supervise internal and external field technologists completing inspection and testing, providing technical direction

and confirming the work meets accepted engineering practice

- Review test reports and results, troubleshoot issues and resolve them where possible, applying sound engineering

judgment and escalating complex or non-standard issues when needed

- Provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations based on test results, equipment condition and risk to support the

Equipment' Professional-of-Record’s decision on whether equipment can be energized and put into service

- Act as Work Package Manager for commissioning on assigned projects, including defining scope, managing the work

package budget, coordinating resources, vendors and field execution, reporting on progress and completion, and
supporting project readiness and risk mitigation

- Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, field operations and technical specialists to plan testing activities

and resolve commissioning challenges

- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of commissioning practices, standards and technical

guidelines, challenging existing approaches where there is sound engineering rationale

- Coach and mentor engineers and technical staff in testing approaches, diagnostics and engineering decision-making

- Participate in field inspections and witness testing on site as required

What you bring

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably electrical with an emphasis on power systems, from a university recognized

in Canada

- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC

- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the testing, commissioning, design, operation or maintenance of electrical

equipment, including field experience supporting or supervising inspection and testing. Applicants who do not fully meet the
requirements, or who have less work experience, may be considered for a lower-level position.

- Working knowledge of substation or station service equipment and its operating requirements

- Demonstrated ability to interpret test results, troubleshoot technical issues, including equipment, installation, test setup,

and documentation issues, and apply sound engineering judgment to resolve them





- Experience planning and coordinating work, including schedules, resources and budgets

- Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to others and to coach or mentor engineers and technical staff

- Working knowledge of related disciplines, including protection and control, system operations, construction and project

delivery

- Strong communication and technical writing skills

- Demonstrated ability to build trusted working relationships, communicate respectfully when navigating differing

perspectives, and collaborate effectively across field crews, contractors, project teams, technical specialists, and operations

Additional assets:

- Experience supporting both transmission and generation commissioning

- Experience with additional station equipment, such as gas insulated switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters,

battery systems etc.

- Experience contributing to engineering standards, testing procedures or technical guidelines

- Familiarity with BC Hydro standards and project delivery practices

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 perks we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Note that the following must be maintained in good standing as a condition of continuous employment:
Valid Driver's License Type = Class 5
P.Eng.: Professional Engineer = In Good Standing
EGBC: Engineers & GeoScientists BC = In Good Standing

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.

What else you should know

- This role may require travel to generation and transmission sites throughout the Province, sometimes for extended periods

- If you meet most of these requirements and are keen to grow, we encourage you to apply. Applicants who do not fully

meet the requirements, or who have less work experience, may be considered for a lower-level position.

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: 2026-10-15 Closing Date: 2026-11-08

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