Transmission Planning Engineer

BC Hydro – Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Posted 1 week ago – Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by BC Hydro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$107,000.00/yr – CA$135,300.00/yr Source: BC Hydro Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Powered by water… and by people like you. Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable. Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers. We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We’re proud to be ranked as one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. Job Description BC Hydro Transmission Asset Planning has a challenging opportunity available within the Planning Coordinator & Bulk Transmission Planning team. The selected candidate will join BC Hydro’s Planning Coordinator and Bulk Transmission Planning team as a Transmission Planning Engineer, supporting the development of Near‑Term and Long‑Term Transmission Plans through a range of power system studies. This includes performing independent analyses such as short‑circuit calculations, power flow studies and stability assessments, as well as developing alternative transmission solutions. The role also involves supporting compliance with various Mandatory Reliability Standards, including but not limited to the Planning Coordinator (PC) function under standards such as FAC‑002, TPL‑001, TPL‑007, MOD‑032 and MOD‑033. Duties Independently perform power system studies, including short‑circuit, power flow and stability studies. Perform various system studies including annual TPL assessments, network‑integration transmission service studies and interconnection impact studies. Develop system reinforcement alternatives to address potential system constraints and provide technical leadership to projects. Provide technical justifications and support major capital projects CPCN applications. Work/coordinate with adjacent utilities on various planning activities, including performing inter‑utility studies when required and developing coordinated solutions while working with the impacted entities. Understand various NERC reliability standards and WECC planning criteria (asset). Represent BC Hydro interests in WECC/NERC working groups. Develop a Geomagnetic Induced Current (GIC) model for the BC Hydro area and perform GIC/GMD (Geomagnetic Disturbance) studies and collaborate with stakeholders to develop corrective action plans. Collect power system disturbance data and validate steady‑state and dynamic power system models used in BC Hydro area (MOD‑033). Contribute to the study methodologies and implementation procedure documents for various MRS standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, recognized by Canadian universities. Strong academic background such as a master’s or PhD in Power Systems, with expertise in planning and operating transmission systems within a power utility setting. Minimum of eight (8)+ years of experience in electrical power system studies – hands‑on experience in short‑circuit calculations, power flows, voltage stability and dynamic stability simulations. Additional experience in model validation and geomagnetic studies is an asset. Professional Engineer registration with Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or eligibility for registration. Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer status with EGBC (eligible for registration). Proficiency in power system simulation tools such as PSS®E, GE‑PSLF, DSATools or equivalent professional programs (e.g., Power World, ASPEN). Solid understanding of fundamental engineering concepts related to system operations, transmission design, station design and system protection. Familiarity with Mandatory Reliability Standards, transmission utility business and regulations. Effective communication and organizational skills – strong interpersonal communication, technical writing and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Additional Information Minimum of 15 paid vacation days. Flexible work model, depending on your role type. Training and development courses. What else you should know This posting is for a full‑time regular position. A condition of employment is that you maintain Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC) in good standing. The role is safety sensitive; pre‑qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required. 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 delays. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by Nov 23, 2025. Click here to access the job posting or visit the BC Hydro “Current Opportunities” Careers page to view and apply for jobs. On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our values guide our work. We are safe. We are here for our customers. We are one team. We act with integrity and respect. We are forward thinking. BC Hydro – Equal Opportunity Employer BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com. Remote Work Flexibility IBEW/Field – No option to work from home. Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office. Hybrid – May work from home up to 3 days per week. Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level. Employment Type Full‑time. Job Function Utilities – Transmission Engineering. #J-18808-Ljbffr