Sr. Engineer (P&C CIP Compliance Engineer)

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Annual Salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00 No. of positions: 1 Closing date: September 11, 2026 About the job: Job Location: Edmonds 05 Region: Lower Mainland Flexible Work Role: Hybrid What you’ll do • Serve as BC Hydro's technical subject matter expert for transmission station NERC CIP compliance, providing engineering leadership and guidance on compliance requirements, cybersecurity controls, and risk management practices applicable to Protection & Control, SCADA, teleprotection, automation, and Industrial Control System assets. • Lead and support compliance activities affecting transmission station operational technology assets, ensuring NERC CIP requirements and cybersecurity controls are effectively implemented, sustained, and maintained throughout the asset lifecycle. • Provide technical leadership and support for audits, self-certifications, evidence reviews, vulnerability assessments, investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action plans, mitigation plans, and regulatory engagements with WECC and other governing bodies. • Assess technical, operational, and project changes to identify compliance obligations, cybersecurity risks, implementation requirements, and potential impacts to regulatory compliance. • Develop, maintain, and improve engineering standards, technical guidance, procedures, compliance controls, and supporting documentation that enable effective governance and audit readiness. • Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro design practices. • Champion professional engineering practice by supporting compliance with EGBC quality management requirements, BC Hydro standards, and industry best practices. • Represent BC Hydro through audits, industry forums, working groups, and technical committees while effectively communicating complex compliance and technical matters to diverse audiences. • Mentor and support engineers and technical staff, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement. What you bring • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized university. Preferred areas of study include power engineering, control systems, telecommunications, computer engineering, systems engineering. • Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), and proficient with EGBC quality management guidelines, continuing education requirements, and code of ethics. • A minimum of 8 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience in transmission power systems, industrial control systems, telecommunication networks, cybersecurity, or systems engineering. Candidates with lesser experience may be considered and evaluated for placement at a lower level. • Strong, demonstrated experience in NERC CIP compliance and cybersecurity for ICS infrastructure and operational technology environments. • Working knowledge of Protection & Control systems, SCADA systems, teleprotection systems, remedial action schemes (RAS), industrial control networks, PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs, with the ability to interpret CIP requirements and translate them into practical engineering and operational solutions. • Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, investigations, corrective action initiatives, or governance programs, including violation investigations, root cause analysis, and mitigation plan development. • Proficiency with data analytics and scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Excel VBA, Microsoft Access) and OT device port scanning is desired. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, risk assessment, and technical writing skills, with a good understanding of project and task management processes. • Proactive in ongoing professional and personal development, such as self-study, technical and administrative courses, and participation in technical and professional societies. • Ability to influence outcomes, build consensus, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. • Excellent leadership, written, verbal, and technical communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and regulatory concepts to diverse audiences. What we offer • A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. What else you should know • Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply. • This is a hybrid position based at BC Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC, with a minimum in-office requirement of three days per week. • Occasional travel within British Columbia is required. A valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence in good standing is a condition of employment. • 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. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 P.Eng,: Professional Engineer = In Good Standing Driver's License Type = Class 5 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. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click 'Apply' You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site. On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

Serve as the technical subject matter expert for transmission station NERC CIP compliance, providing leadership on cybersecurity controls and risk management for ICS assets. Lead compliance activities, support audits, and develop engineering standards to ensure regulatory readiness and operational security.

Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC. Candidates need at least 8 years of experience in transmission power systems or cybersecurity, with strong expertise in NERC CIP compliance.

• Comprehensive benefits package • Paid vacation days • Lifetime pension • Training and development courses

• Project managementPreferred
• PythonPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• NERC CIP Compliance
• Cybersecurity
• Industrial Control Systems
• SCADA
• Protection & Control
• Risk Management
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Data Analytics
• PowerShell
• Python
• Excel VBA
• Microsoft Access
• OT Device Port Scanning
• Project Management

• Engineering
• Energy
• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level