Project Engineer, Transmission Specialist

3 days ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada fortisBC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Transmission Systems Engineer to join our Engineering Services team at FortisBC. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing professional-level engineering assignments to support the effective operation and maintenance of our transmission systems and related capital projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform professional-level engineering assignments to support the effective operation and maintenance of FortisBC's transmission systems and related capital projects.
  • Utilize engineering principles, standards, and practices to ensure designs effectively balance safety, health, environment, cost, construction, operation, maintenance, and performance criteria.
  • Participate as a team member in specific phases of engineering assignments and ensure compliance with standards, best practice methodology, and quality assurance.
  • Prepare appropriate documentation for assigned projects and support enhancements and process re-design projects, including concept and business case development.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of data for input into plans; evaluate observations, and prepare technical reports of findings.
  • Review portions of moderately complex plans, designs, applications, and permits.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, design technicians, project managers, construction managers, operations, and others related to project assessment, definitions, and the coordination of work assignments.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of own field of expertise and engage in development activities to maintain current knowledge and gain experience in more complex scenarios.
Year 1 Objectives
  • Familiarize and learn all about FortisBC's standards, guidelines, and practices related to this responsibility.
  • Work in the field with PMO and Operations to understand our business.
  • Learn to become an efficient user of PLSCADD.
  • Understand the Issue for Construction (IFC) process from estimation to design completion, construction, and As-builting.
Year 2 Objectives
  • Handle all key responsibilities independently with minimal support from senior engineers.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in civil or electrical engineering from an accredited university.
  • Ability to drive for results through planning, alignment, execution, and customer experience/responsiveness.
  • Ability to make optimal decisions through accountability, judgment, 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.
What We Offer

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. 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.

We acknowledge and respect Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. We are committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and are guided by our values.



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