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The Engineer E5 is a senior engineering professional responsible for delivering innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services on medium to high complexity projects. This role plays a key leadership function in transmission line engineering, supporting projects across the full lifecycle while ensuring delivery is safe, high-quality, on time, and within budget. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to make complex engineering decisions that impact system performance and project success within a utility environment.
Job Responsibility:
Develop safe and innovative engineering solutions for complex transmission projects using advanced judgment and technical expertise
Lead design development, technical analysis, and problem resolution on medium to high complexity assignments
Interpret engineering standards and specifications to ensure compliant and optimized designs
Support project delivery by managing scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Prepare and review estimates, progress reports, and contractor payment recommendations
Resolve complex and non-standard engineering problems through independent analysis and sound judgment
Establish design basis, criteria, and technical concepts for major engineering assignments
Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering teams
Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards and practices
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, design criteria, and technical requirements
Approve technical documentation and monitor project progress against objectives and standards
Support BC Hydro’s engineering governance and risk management practices
Lead planning, design, and execution of transmission line projects within an electric utility environment
Oversee multi-discipline design teams on medium to large-scale infrastructure projects
Ensure designs consider system impacts, operational requirements, and interdependencies across disciplines
Review and manage engineering deliverables prepared internally and by external consultants
Provide technical oversight for transmission systems including substations, protection and control, and telecom interfaces
Support construction through technical guidance, field reviews, and issue resolution
Ensure alignment with BC Hydro project delivery processes and engineering design practices
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for immediate registration
Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience in transmission, substations, or protection and control
Minimum 4 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Nice to have:
Previous Project Manager experience
Prior BC Hydro or utility experience
Experience with telecom and/or protection and control systems
Experience managing Owner's Engineer reviews of external consultants
Strong familiarity with BC Hydro engineering standards and project delivery processes
Field experience on large infrastructure projects (substations, hydroelectric facilities, transmission lines)