Senior Engineer Job at BC Hydro
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
- As an industry recognized professional engineer, engages in the most complex engineering
the development of techniques, procedures and programs in order to solve the most complex,
unusual or difficult problems. Provides engineering advice within Hydro and liaises internally and
externally with other engineers and officials in the investigation of problems and the application of
new or special engineering methods. May assign portions of work to other engineers, consultants
and technical support staff, and direct and check work.
- Assists in the development and implementation of business unit objectives, quality assurance
the technical and operational performance of the unit to meet these objectives and client servicing
needs.
- Assists on work planning and resources allocations to various projects within the work program;
engineers, project and technical staff; reviews work in progress and assesses completed work for
accuracy, required results and compliance with quality assurance standards and procedures.
- Provides technical leadership and acts as an expert technical resource responsible for providing
department.
- Researches major issues and independently formulates innovative approaches in the
unusual or difficult problems.
- Investigates and analyzes challenging or unusual problems of an engineering and project nature,
develops alternatives, evaluates risks and applies innovative solutions.
Establishes review procedures, technical and quality assurance standards in area of expertise and
reviews, enhances and develops methods, procedures and technical standards to take advantage
of new technology and improve department effectiveness and efficiency for both NERC and non-
NERC (Enterprise) related physical security activities.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in a relevant engineering field including considerable electric
- Engineering degree in related discipline with demonstrated proficiency as a Senior Engineer
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C.(EGBC)
- Immediate eligibility to obtain the P.Eng. designation with EGBC.
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring staff, contractors and/ or teams
- Broad technical knowledge of the utility business with recognized technical expertise in one
and control
- Excellent leadership, organizational, team building and project management skills
- Ability to take initiative, apply critical thinking, and support appropriate and timely actions to meet
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage the successful implementation and delivery of products and
- Knowledge of environmental, socio-economic and public interest issues and their impact on area
- Expert technical knowledge in generation, transmission, maintenance, apparatus, civil structures
- Ability to provide expert technical advice and assistance to various internal and external sources
- Ability to develop and evaluate cost/benefit studies
- Ability to provide work or project leadership over consultants, junior engineers, or technical
- Well developed research and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good
standing:
P.Eng. with EGBC = In Good Standing
EGBC: Engineers & GeoScientists BC = In Good Standing
- Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@
Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week
HOW TO APPLY
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.
Date Posted: 2023-05-15 Closing Date: 2023-05-22
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