Job Description
The North Coast Transmission Projects will help shape the future of British Columbia’s north coast. By delivering clean, reliable power to northern B.C., it will unleash major economic opportunities, support growth in key industries, and attract billions in private investment in our economy. It will enable development in mining, critical minerals, LNG, manufacturing, and technology – sectors essential to diversifying B.C.’s economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recognized by provincial and national leaders as critical infrastructure for Canada’s future, the project is being advanced in partnership with First Nations and the Province of B.C.. Joining our engineering teams to work on projects like North Coast Transmission means contributing to transformative initiatives and projects that will power B.C.’s next wave of industrial development and strengthen communities across the province and country.
To deliver this work, we are looking for multiple experienced engineers at Senior and Specialist levels who are ready to take their expertise to a new level.
In return, you get rare stability and a real sense of purpose: a guaranteed lifetime defined‑benefit pension, flexible and comprehensive benefits with dedicated mental‑health coverage, strong work‑life balance, and long‑term job security. You’ll have opportunities to keep learning, spend time in the field and on site, and build a career where your work genuinely matters.
You’ll also be part of an inclusive community that values ownership and belonging, paired with the lifestyle advantages of the Vancouver region—mild winters, mountains, water, lakes, and rivers all close to home.
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Please review the full job description on BC Hydro’s career page
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or a closely related discipline from recognized post‑secondary institutions. Advanced academic qualifications are considered an asset.
Registration, or demonstrated progress toward registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Equivalent professional registration with other Canadian or international jurisdictions will also be considered.
Relevant engineering experience in electric power utility environment. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles and 12+ years for Specialist Engineer roles. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for junior roles, subject to vacancies.
What we offer
A comprehensive benefits package in one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and a Canada’s Best Diversity Employer. See also bchydro.com/benefits.
15 paid vacation days to start (growing to 30 over time), the option to purchase up to 20 additional days annually using your 8% benefit credit, plus 13 paid statutory holidays each year.
A secure future with a guaranteed lifetime defined‑benefit pension, indexed for cost‑of‑living, a retiree benefits package after 10 years of service, and the option to supplement your savings through a Group RRSP.
Work, life, and wellness support, generous maternity and parental/adoption leave with EI top‑ups to 85% of earnings, access to health and wellness programs, and optional self‑funded sabbatical or unpaid leave options to support different life stages.
Flexible work model, role‑based flexibility ranging from field‑based and office‑resident roles to hybrid and remote options, with hybrid and remote employees always welcome to work full‑time from the office if they prefer.
The salary range for each successful candidate will depend on the level the individual is assessed at. Salary would be determined based on years of experience, quality of experience, education and internal equity. Specialist Engineer $127,900 - $161,800; Senior Engineer $107,010 - $135,330.
* Please note: we have up to 40 opportunities at various levels of seniority.
Responsibilities
Provide enterprise-level technical leadership for the design and governance of 69 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission lines across BC Hydro’s capital, interconnection, electrification, maintenance, and emergency response programs.
Lead high‑complexity, high‑risk projects from route selection and line layout through structure configuration and conductor selection, hardware and insulator specification and selection with strong proficiency in PLS‑CADD and production of constructible Plan & Profile drawings.
Provide technical leadership and judgment to deliver safe, constructible geotechnical designs for complex capital and maintenance projects across transmission infrastructure.
Lead and review geotechnical analysis related to soil, groundwater, rock, and landslide behavior, including slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, seismic hazard assessment, and development of ground improvement solutions aligned with project performance and withstand requirements.
Provide civil engineering leadership for the design and construction of foundations supporting high‑voltage transmission lines and telecommunication antenna structures, utilizing independent judgment to solve high‑complexity, high‑risk problems and ensure safe, cost‑effective, and constructible solutions that meet BC Hydro standards.
Provide structural design leadership for high‑voltage transmission line structures and telecommunication antenna supporting structures within a multidisciplinary environment.
Apply independent judgment to analyze and resolve complex structural problems, delivering safe, cost‑effective constructible designs that meet BC Hydro standards and support large design work packages across multiple stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership in the electrical design of high‑voltage transmission lines (60 kV to 500 kV), with a strong focus on advanced studies and safety‑critical engineering.
Perform and govern complex electrical studies including grounding system design, step and touch potential analysis, AC interference with pipelines and railways, lightning protection, electrical safety assessments, and EMF evaluations.
Transmission Lines Design – Underground Cables (Electrical)
Provide technical leadership in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground transmission cable systems, including hydraulic systems and assessment of thermo‑mechanical behavior.
Utilize advanced engineering techniques, computer applications (e.g., ETAP, CDEGS, Cymedist, Comsol, Python), and innovative approaches to solve complex cable engineering challenges.
Substations Design (Electrical)
Serve as a technical authority in the electrical and physical design of 12 kV to 500 kV transmission substations, covering AIS/GIS and greenfield/brownfield projects.
Lead multiple technical areas for Electrical Design, such as standards, advanced design practices, grounding and lightning, regulatory compliance, and adoption of new technologies and technical solutions.
Substations Design (Civil/Structural)
Provide deep technical expertise in the civil, structural, and seismic design and construction of electric utility substations from 12 kV to 500 kV.
Carry out structural design, analysis and detailing for concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures associated with substation control and feeder buildings, electrical equipment supports and foundations, underground concrete manholes/vaults and cable duct banks, seismic analysis and design of substation structures.
Substations Equipment (Electrical)
Provide deep technical expertise in transmission substation equipment for 12 kV to 500 kV applications, including defining requirements, conceptual designs, and performance criteria for equipment and systems.
Substations Mechanical (Mechanical)
Lead multiple technical areas for BC Hydro Substation and Telecom mechanical systems including: Diesel generators for standby and prime power sites - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for Telecom buildings - Fire suppression systems.
Provide technical and site support during factory testing, construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical systems at substation and telecom sites.
Protection & Control (Electrical)
Engineer and deliver critical Protection and Control systems supporting BC Hydro’s transmission, distribution, and generation networks (12 kV to 500 kV), across both greenfield developments and brownfield upgrades.
Quality Assurance (Electrical)
Assess quality risks and develop surveillance strategies to support procurement for electrical power system equipment including fuses, cutouts, cables and accessories, substation panels, switchgear, capacitors, reactors and power transformers (primarily 12kV to 500 kV).
Develop quality assurance plans, provide oversight, and ensure execution of quality surveillance activities to support capital project delivery and ongoing maintenance and operation of the BC Hydro power system.
Transmission Estimating (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)
Prepare project cost estimates for projects on transmission lines, substations, switching stations, and the protection, controls and telecommunication systems associated with such assets.
Transmission Project Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)
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