Engineering Supervisor, Technical Support

Engineering Supervisor, Technical Support

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $123,600.00 to $145,300.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled

We're a leading energy provider with over 100 years of experience, delivering renewable energy, natural gas, electricity, and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Engineering Supervisor. As a collaborative leader, you will mentor others and drive operational success. You will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Lead a dynamic group of engineers, technical staff, and Engineers in Training (EITs), supporting daily operations and long-term projects. Oversee key programs, including the Gas Lab, materials quality assurance, and the rotational EIT development program.

Provide leadership and support to cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and effective project execution. Work closely with internal teams and external partners to keep communication strong and projects on track.

Responsibilities

- Supervise and provide leadership to a team of technical staff for ongoing operational support and capital projects.
- Provide direction and oversight to FortisBC’s Gas Lab business unit and system odourization plan.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and monitor staff work assignments to optimize resources.
- Participate in selecting, orientating, and training new employees, and provide coaching to support performance and development.
- Provide financial oversight, including management of costs associated with staff, facilities, software, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, and municipal agencies.
- Develop annual resource plan requirements and collect forecasted project requirements to determine staff levels and skill sets.
- Develop relationships and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, regulatory, municipalities, and government agencies.

First Year Expectations

- Learn business processes and ongoing deliverables for each group within the team.
- Identify gaps in current processes and areas for improvement.
- Support staff in their technical development and improve oversight to support other business units.

Second Year Expectations

- Develop roadmaps for identified gaps in current processes and implement improvements.
- Support other groups within Engineering Services and identify opportunities for further technical support.
- Provide financial oversight of cost centers and manage costs associated with staff, facilities, tools, equipment, and contractors.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a relevant field, plus 8-12 years of related experience in a technical or supervisory capacity.
- Active registration with EGBC as a Professional Engineer.
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering standards, project management skills, and gas compression and pipeline systems.
- Understanding of regulations and compliance within a utility environment.
- Previous project planning experience and project development required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
- Demonstrated analytical skills, budgeting principles, and economic analysis.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills utilizing collaborative methods.

What You Need to Know

Prior to the interview, Talent Acquisition will conduct a full employee general record review.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

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.

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