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The Engineer E3 is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional responsible for delivering engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services on low to medium complexity projects. The role ensures all work is completed safely, with quality, on time, and within budget, while adhering to BC Hydro’s engineering standards and practices. This position focuses on electrical transmission line design (overhead and underground) within a utility environment, supporting projects across the full lifecycle from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning.
Job Responsibility:
Develop safe and effective engineering solutions using sound judgment and initiative for design, analysis, and problem-solving on assigned projects
Interpret engineering specifications and standards to produce accurate and compliant designs
Support project and operations teams in meeting safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives
Prepare estimates, progress reports, and recommend contractor payments
Coordinate work schedules and contribute to overall project planning and execution
Conduct independent engineering studies, analysis, and evaluations to support decision-making
Perform field reviews and on-site construction quality control to ensure design compliance
Engage senior engineering resources when addressing complex or non-standard problems
Prepare complete design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates
Produce signed and sealed engineering deliverables as Professional of Record (PoR)
Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others
Manage design tasks including scope, cost, and schedule
Design overhead transmission lines and underground cable systems for voltages ranging from 60kV to 500kV
Prepare engineering documentation including reports, specifications, calculations, and test plans in accordance with BC Hydro standards
Perform engineering calculations such as: Electrical clearances
EMF and electrostatic field analysis
Induction and interference studies
Transient overvoltages and switching studies
Ampacity calculations
Lightning protection and grounding design
Soil resistivity and arcing studies
Develop designs and specifications for transmission line components including surge arresters, disconnect switches, and lightning protection systems
Support construction activities through technical assistance and field reviews
Prepare detailed technical reports with findings, recommendations, and conclusions for internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), or eligible for registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
Minimum 4 years of progressive engineering experience
Experience in transmission lines, substations, or protection and control systems preferred
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary project environments
Ability to deliver projects across full lifecycle (design to commissioning)
Proficiency in CAD systems and engineering drawing standards
Experience with industry-standard engineering and analysis software
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Must hold or be eligible for a Permit to Practice (P2P) through EGBC prior to assignment start
Work must comply with BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan (Quality Management Pillar)
Engineer must apply their own or their firm’s Permit to Practice number to sealed work
All engineering documentation produced will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC bylaws
May be required to use digital signing and sealing technology (e.g., Notarius)
Nice to have:
Previous experience with BC Hydro or utility sector projects
Experience with telecom and/or protection and control systems
Familiarity with BC Hydro engineering design practices and project delivery processes
Site experience on large infrastructure projects such as substations, hydroelectric facilities, or transmission lines