Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $108,900.00 to $128,100.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You’re a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and projects with ease. You’re organized and focused on meeting deadlines, thanks to your top-notch project management skillset. You take pride in collaborating with team members and bringing everyone along the journey to achieve results.

These qualities make you a perfect candidate for our Senior Project Development Engineer. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of projects in their development phase, including all applicable scopes of work, financials and scheduling. You’ll be accountible for the analysis and development of this portfolio of capital work.

We're committed to building a greener future with our 30BY30 target to reduce our customers’ emissions by 30 per cent by the year 2030. We need collaborators, innovators and leaders like yourself to help us achieve our goal. Join us in re-thinking our energy future.

In year 1, you will:

• Leverage existing systems for project oversight, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful reporting using these tools,
• Lead a team of professionals and manage day-to-day analysis and support project development activities while building a strong understanding of internal workflows, governance, and decision-making frameworks
• Prepare and present preliminary reports and technical studies that enable the successful execution of our capital plan.

In year 2, you will:

• Continue to lead the team in delivering and defending high-quality project development deliverables that align with long-term strategic objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the project development lifecycle. Propose and implement practical, value-driven solutions.

What it takes:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized program, plus 8 to 12 years related experience in an engineering and leadership capacity.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Exceptional organization with a proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deadline driven and an ability to influence others to achieve successful results.
• Knowledge of human resource policies and procedures, including matters related to labour relations, recruitment and performance management.

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