Sr. Engineer

BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Base pay range CA$107,000.00/yr - CA$135,300.00/yr Job Location: Burnaby, BC Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) Number of positions: 1 About the job: 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 Senior Engineer in the P&C Infrastructure Design team supporting ‘Transmission Stations’, ‘Transmission Lines’, or ‘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 Senior 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 independence. Manages medium and large sized projects and work packages, writes specifications and standards, estimates capital costs, coaches, mentors, and provides technical and site support during installation and commissioning of P&C equipment. Provide work leadership to a team in a lead engineer role including reporting out on work completion of the team or sub team. Provide technical direction to engineers, consultants and technical support staff, coordinate projects of low to high 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. Chair meetings to address engineering problems, attends and addresses 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 8 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. Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position. The successful candidate shall demonstrate: In depth technical knowledge in the design and implementation of transmission P&C systems for utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV. 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. Technical knowledge in the electrical, mechanical, control, monitoring, metering, and operating requirements of components used to build such a system. 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. Understanding of Advanced Design data modeling using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk compatible tools. Ability to lead standards and documentation development, mentor, and guide less experienced design resources, 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 and lead multiple projects, and plan and manage project resources. Experience with project management principles managing the engineering component (scope, schedule, cost, technical risk) of large and/or technically complex projects. 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 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. A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License Type = Class 5 Prior program or asset management experience an asset. Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position. 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. 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. 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. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at or click ‘Apply’. 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