Electrical Design Professional

5 days ago


Castlegar, Canada FortisBC Full time
Company Overview

FortisBC is a leading energy provider with over 100 years of experience and knowledge. We proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity, and propane to the region's energy landscape.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Design Professional to join our team as an Electric Engineer. This role will utilize professional level engineering skills to support the timely, safe, and cost-effective operation of FortisBC's electrical substations.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 project execution by 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.
  • Collaborate with PMO and Operations to understand FortisBC business.
  • Develop estimates and construction packages to support the multi-year project plan.
Requirements

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, plus two to seven years of experience in electrical engineering. Must meet registration requirements for Professional Engineering status with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. Experience in hydro facilities or a utility is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 given to candidates with demonstrated field experience, including equipment installation and commissioning.
  • General understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering and construction concepts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to drive 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 build working relationships through respect & integrity, open communication, teamwork, negotiation/influence, and customer relationship management.
Estimated Salary Range

$95,200 - $125,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.



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