Electrical Engineer 2

Overview Electrical Engineer 2 - Transmission Stations, BC Hydro, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 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$87,700.00/yr - CA$110,900.00/yr Job Location: Burnaby, BC Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) No. of positions: 1 What you’ll do The Transmission Stations Engineering Division provides engineering services and expertise related to the design of electric utility substations. We provide engineering design for substation projects, including civil, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, and structural. The Division is responsible for the specification, evaluation, and acquisition of major electrical equipment and construction support service. We provide engineering studies, standards, specifications, design solutions, construction documentation, and engineering oversight of work done by engineering service partners. We also provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning. We currently have an opportunity for an Intermediate Engineer in the Transmission Stations’ Electrical Design team. This role requires demonstrated experience as an electrical engineer with the design of transmission utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and experience working with utility design solutions in an electric utility environment. Key accountabilities As a professional engineer, engages in the engineering of electrical utility electrical systems and develops specialized expertise in design engineering. Analyze and resolve engineering problems with considerable independence. Manage small to medium sized projects and work packages, write specifications and standards, estimate capital costs, lead and mentor technical staff, and provide technical and site support during the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment. Review work of the project team and of consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results and adherence to accepted engineering practice. Impart engineering knowledge and encourage the professional development of engineers. Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues to determine priorities, assess impact, and resolve issues. Work with limited supervision and seek suitable training and mentorship opportunities. What you bring The successful candidate shall have: 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 working experience in relevant engineering fields. Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills in English. Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The successful candidate shall demonstrate: Technical knowledge in electrical design of transmission utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV. Technical knowledge in general layout, grounding, lightning, lighting, power cables and station service power supply system design. Technical knowledge in major electrical equipment such as transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches and circuit breakers, FACTS devices such as SVC and STATCOM, and energy storage technologies such as BESS and Hydrogen. Technical knowledge in the electrical, mechanical, civil, P&C and operating requirements of components used to build such systems. Knowledge in power system planning, system operation, protection & control engineering, and project management. Ability to investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems. Ability to provide technical directions to junior engineers; to manage design tasks including scope, schedule and cost. Ability to manage client relationships to ensure their needs are met and to work closely with stakeholders to drive innovation and reach consensus. Experience in project management including estimating, cost control and project administration. Demonstrated effectiveness in work leadership and providing technical direction to Engineers in Training and technical support is an asset. Experience with substations, BC Hydro standards, and other electrical standards including both national (CSA, ULC) and international (IEEE, IEC) is an asset. Experience with design software for grounding studies, lightning studies, and bus design is an asset. Experience with outdoor construction and assembly of steel work is an asset. CAD skills, particularly with 3-D modeling, using Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault is an asset. Interest and ability to learn and develop technical expertise through on the job training and development. What we offer A minimum of 15 paid vacation days Flexible work model, depending on your role type Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at or click “Apply.” On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. What else you should know Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply. This is a Full Time Regular Position. This is a hybrid position, with the successful candidate required to work from the office a minimum number of days per week. Details to be discussed in the recruitment process. Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position. Will be required to occasionally travel to different areas of the province. A valid Class 5 Driver's License in good standing is required. EGBC in good standing is required. This role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. Dont forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification to ensure timely assessment. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at or click ‘Apply’ #J-18808-Ljbffr