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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We’re proud to be ranked as one of B.C.’s Top Employers
and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.

P&C Project Specialist Engineer
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 05
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 – 161,800.00
What you’ll do
The Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineering Division is responsible for engineering BC Hydro’s P&C and
Telecom systems & networks. These systems contribute to a safe and reliable operation of BC Hydro’s electric system
while meeting the performance requirements of system planners, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders. The
division contributes to engineering studies, specifications, standards, design solutions, construction documentation, and
provides engineering oversight of work done by our engineering service partners. It provides technical support during
procurement, construction, testing and commissioning in the project lifecycle. The division is also responsible for deploying
and sustaining numerous regulatory standards, including cyber security standards and compliance practices for Industrial
Control Systems (ICS) and telecommunication systems.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Project Engineer Specialist position in the P&C Project Engineering and
Commissioning team within the P&C/Telecom Engineering Division. Our Project Engineering team performs an integral role
in the delivery of infrastructure projects at BC Hydro. Project Engineering team members work with cross-functional teams
to ensure that project designs and installation are safe, effective, and meet the requirements of BC Hydro.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique
scope, assets, stakeholders, risks and technical aspects. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to BC
Hydro’s facilities located throughout British Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and
internationally.
* In the Project Engineer role, you will manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule and Cost) of large and/or
technically complex projects which typically have a considerable profile, complexity and risk. Projects may include work
being designed entirely within BC Hydro, entirely outside of BC Hydro, or a combination thereof. Typical projects are
Protection and Control centric upgrades and Telecommunication upgrades.
* You may perform the Owner’s Engineer Lead role on projects where some or all of the engineering work is done by a third
party such as an outside consultant or equipment vendor. As an Owner’s Engineer Lead, you will coordinate and lead the
internal review and acceptance of work designed by a third party.
* You will work closely with project managers to manage the scope, schedule and cost of the project. You will identify and
manage the project technical risks, including system integration with the existing transmission system and other issues. You
work with functional managers to establish the engineering teams on your projects. You establish design and review plans,
strategies, schedules and resource requirements for the engineering work on your projects. You coordinate and oversee the
development of technical specifications and drawings and may manage engineering consultant’s contracts. You work with
Construction and Contract Management, the Engineering teams, Quality Management, and Field Operations to ensure that
technical support is provided during manufacturing, construction and commissioning and that technical issues are resolved
in a timely manner.
* You will make or review recommendations and other types of communications to management on complex project
matters. This may include presenting to senior management and the executive.
* You will coach members of your project teams to help them to resolve issues or advance their work. You may mentor and
coach others performing project engineer roles, either within the department or in other groups.
* You will assist in the development of department objectives and performance measurements and support the the technical
and operational performance of the team to meet these objectives and other business needs.
* You will assist in the development and enhancement of engineering processes and workflows, review- procedures, and
quality assurance practices
* You will proactively undertake and/or significantly contribute to problem identification, risk mitigation, and the development
of customized solutions to complex engineering problems considering value, benefit, and risk to BC Hydro.
* You will 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
* Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities. Preferred areas of study
include computer engineering, control systems, telecommunications, systems engineering, or power engineering.
* Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British
Columbia (EGBC). The individual shall be proficient with EGBC quality management guidelines, continuing education
requirements and code of ethics.
* A minimum of 10 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience in transmission power systems,
industrial control systems, telecommunication networks, cybersecurity, or systems engineering.
* A minimum of 4 years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design on medium to large projects, preferably on projects
similar in nature to BC Hydro in terms of size, complexity and stakeholders.
* Candidates for this position will be able to understand the impact of the project on the transmission system and
operations, and to understand the interactions and priorities required to deliver multi-discipline projects.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing, are required in order to advance the project, including
coordinating and influencing various parties both within BC Hydro and with external delivery partners and stakeholders.
* Good understanding of Project Management processes.
* Experience managing Owner’s reviews of multi-discipline engineering work being completed externally is an asset.
* Experience with telecom and/ or protection and control projects is an asset.
* Strong knowledge of BC Hydro’s project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.
* Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric stations, substations or transmission lines is an asset.
* Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning
is considered an asset.
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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
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
* A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5 In Good Standing.
* Applicants who do not meet 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

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