Engineer 2_Site C_Fort St-John Job at BC Hydro
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
immediate opening for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer who would be interested in contributing
their experience and further developing their abilities within the Project’s Balance of Plant (BOP)
Resident Engineering (RE) Team.
The dynamic, multi-disciplinary BOP RE Team consist of BC Hydro Employees and consultants
who are accountable for the field review of the civil, structural, mechanical, electrical,
telecommunication and P&C works associated with the BOP contracts.
Specifically relating to the Electrical discipline, the successful candidate’s duties include the
following:
- Conduct field reviews to ensure the contractors Work conform to the contract scope,
supervision of Senior Engineers.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, On-site Engineering, Construction Management,
quality work is delivered on schedule.
- Attend contractual witness and hold point inspections as required by the Work and
- Receive technical direction from the RE Team Lead Electrical.
- Provide general engineering support to the RE Team Lead Electrical, including
provide input on recurring reports.
- Participate in the development and review of installation and commissioning procedures for
- Coordinate design modifications as required to address site conditions and ensure record
- The above duties pertain to Powerhouse, Intake and Spillway Electrical systems which
o Generators Terminal Equipment (GTE);
o Generator Step Up Transformers (GSU);
o Generator Circuit Breakers (GCB);
o AC Station Service; DC Station Service;
o High Voltage Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS); and
o Industrial building electrical systems and raceways.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Registered with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC)
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and drive work, identify issues that could affect delivery of
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately in written and
- Good interpersonal, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Strong expertise with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel.
- Ability to work set shift schedules to be discussed during the interview process.
- The following qualifications would be considered an asset:
o Electrical Engineering experience in a heavy industrial environment or working on a large,
multi-disciplinary construction project.
o Experience working in medium to large hydro-electric facilities.
o Field experience with construction or commissioning of hydro-electric equipment.
o Experience reviewing hydro-electric generation technical submittals.
o Knowledge of Electrical systems as they apply to large hydro-electric facilities within BC
Hydro and their interfaces with BOP systems.
o Ability to work in Confined Spaces and at Heights.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Note that this job is located in Fort St-John. Several options regarding accommodation/
transportation allowances will be discussed in the screening/interview process
Maintaining the following in good standard is a condition of employment: Driver's License Type =
Class 5
P.Eng.: Professional Engineer = In Good Standing
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.
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@
BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro's discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.
Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week
HOW TO APPLY
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.
Date Posted: 2022-12-14 Closing Date: 2023-01-31
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