Engineer 2 - P&C Infrastructure Design

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Engineer 2 - P&C Infrastructure Design

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 04

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 87 900.00

What you'll do

The Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineering Division is responsible for engineering BC Hydro's Protection
& Control systems and Telecommunication Networks, and ensuring these systems contribute to safe and reliable operation
of BC Hydro's electric system while meeting performance requirements of system planners, regulators customers and other
stakeholders. The division provides engineering studies, standards, specifications, design solutions, construction
documentation, and engineering oversight of work done by engineering service partners. We provide technical support
during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and provide asset lifecycle support with critical failure
analysis and emergency operational support for restoring customer supply in the event of forced outages. The division is
responsible for deploying and sustaining numerous regulatory bulk electric system standards, including cybersecurity
standards for Industrial Control and Telecommunication systems.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Protection & Control Design department for Engineer 2 in the P&C Infrastructure
Design teams supporting 'Interconnections and PCM' projects portfolios. This role requires demonstrated experience as an
electrical engineer with the design of transmission utility substation P&C systems with operating voltages from 12kV to
500kV and experience working with utility design solutions in an electric utility environment. P&C design will include the use
of Advanced Design Tools for data modeling and detailed design using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk compatible tools.

Working closely with team members and other Engineering teams, the P&C Engineer provides technical leadership and
guidance and successfully carries out the following duties:

As an experienced professional engineer, engages in the engineering of electrical utility P&C systems. Analyze and
resolve challenging engineering problems with some independence.

Manages medium sized projects and work packages, writes specifications and standards, participating in estimates capital
costs, and provides technical and site support during installation and commissioning of P&C equipment.

Provide technical direction to engineers, consultants, and technical support staff, coordinate projects of low to medium
complexity, plan and manage project resources and develop innovative methods of design for engineering problems.

Review work of the project team and of consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results
and adherence to accepted engineering standards and practices.

Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues to determine relative
priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.

May chair meetings to address engineering problems, attends seminars, courses, meetings, and conferences, and
prepares and delivers presentations to various audiences.

What you bring

A degree in Electrical Engineering (preferably power engineering) recognized by Canadian Universities.

Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British
Columbia (EGBC).

A minimum of 4 years of experience in the engineering, design, and implementation of Electric Utility Protection and
Control systems.

Strong ability to communicate efficiently including verbal and technical writing in the English language, analytical,
interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment coordinating the design of complex
multistage greenfield/brownfield protection and control systems.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate:

Technical knowledge in the design and implementation of transmission P&C systems for utility substations with operating
voltages from 12kV to 500kV, is an asset.

Technical knowledge in transmission protection & control system philosophy for transmission lines and major electrical
equipment such as transformers, capacitors, reactors, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches, is an asset.

Technical knowledge in the electrical, mechanical, control, monitoring, metering, and operating requirements of
components used to build such a system, is an asset.

Ability to investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems, many of which are of a challenging and
unusual nature.

Technical knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and requirements is an asset.

Understanding of Advanced Design data modeling using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk compatible tools is an asset.
Participate in standards and documentation development, and actively participate in BIM/AutoCAD Electrical industry
groups or committees to advance industry adoption, application toolkit development, and inform BC Hydro design practices.

Effectiveness in work leadership with ability to coordinate low complexity projects to plan and manage project deliverables.

Experience with project management principles such as managing the engineering components (scope, schedule, cost,
technical risk) of low to medium complex projects, is an asset.

Ability to manage client relationships to ensure their needs are met and to work closely with stakeholders to drive
innovation, find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus.

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

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What else you should know

This posting is for a Full Time Regular position.

The successful candidate will be required to work from the BC Hydro Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.

The successful candidate will be required to do traveling to sites and locations within BC, including remote locations and
sometimes outside of the province/country.

Part of the recruitment process may include an assessment or test.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License
Type = Class 5

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following: EGBC: Engineers & GeoScientists BC = In Good
Standing

Prior program or asset management experience is an asset.

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.

Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower-level
position.

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.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2024-05-10 Closing Date: 2024-06-17

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