Transmission Equipment Engineers

Job Location: Burnaby

Employment type: Full Time

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Annual Salary: $ 109,700.00 - $138,700.00

No. of positions: 10

Closing date: Sept. 30, 2026

Position Highlights

BC Hydro Transmission Stations is anticipating a number of major projects which includes the construction of new Indoor and Outdoor Substations along with the expansion of existing sites within BC Hydro's Transmission system. Our work supports sustainable growth and electrification throughout our province.

To deliver this work, we are looking for 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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* If you’re a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

What you’ll do

**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.

• Lead a technical area for Equipment Engineering (e.g., standards, procurement strategies, regulatory compliance, and implementation of new technologies and technical solutions).

• Manage medium to high‑complexity projects and work packages by planning resources, developing scopes, writing specifications and standards, preparing cost estimates, and providing technical and site support through installation and commissioning.

• Develop and execute procurement approaches by supporting strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, design review, factory acceptance, and equipment acceptance.

• Apply broad working knowledge across electrical, mechanical, civil, and protection & control disciplines to ensure equipment solutions meet operating requirements and integrate effectively into the overall system.

**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.

• Manage medium to large projects, develop specifications and standards, prepare estimates, and deliver technical and site support throughout installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases.

• Review work to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage client and stakeholder relationships to add value and drive consensus, and may serve as Owner’s Engineer Lead to coordinate internal review of third-party engineering work.

**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.

• Analyze and resolve a variety of challenging and unusual engineering problems with considerable independence

• Ability to use a variety of CAD tools including 2D and 3D modelling with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and Vault.

• Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards such as BC Building Code, BC Fire Code, NFPA standards, etc.

**Project Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)**

• Manage the engineering component (scope, schedule, and cost) of large, complex transmission and substation projects, identifying and mitigating technical risks and system integration issues.

• Act as the lead Owner’s Engineer to coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of engineering work by third parties.

• Establish design strategies, review plans, and resource requirements, working with functional managers to assemble and guide engineering teams through the project lifecycle

• Coordinate the development of technical specifications and drawings, and ensure technical support is provided during manufacturing, construction, and commissioning phases for timely issue resolution.

• Provide leadership by coaching project team members to resolve complex issues and presenting technical recommendations to senior management and executives.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 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.

• See “General qualifications and responsibilities” section for additional requirements.

• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing, with the ability to travel for site visits and field assignments as required.

What we offer

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

• 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 $131,100 - $165,800; Senior Engineer $109,700 - $138,700.

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Driver's License Type = Class 5

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

* Applicants will be assessed based on: educational qualifications, standing with EGBC, experience (years, relevancy and quality), as well as their core competencies.

• Internationally trained engineers may be considered if eligible for EGBC registration.

• LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) may be considered for applicants who are eligible for either their P.Eng or EIT registration with EGBC.

• Roles based at BC Hydro's Edmonds campus in Burnaby, BC in a 'hybrid' role, requiring in office work 2 to 3 days/ week.

Note: While the closing date is listed as the 30th of each month, this posting will remain open. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted earlier than this date.

• 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.

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