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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

help support you in your application process.

Transmission Planning Engineer

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Edmonds A03

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

What you'll do

• As an experienced professional engineer, engages in the engineering of electrical utility systems and develops specialized

expertise in at least one electrical utility engineering discipline such as: system planning, operational planning, maintenance

engineering, design engineering, distribution engineering or project engineering.

• Investigates, analyzes and solves a variety of engineering problems, many of which are of a more challenging and

unusual nature.

• Develops innovative engineering techniques, devises new approaches and applies existing criteria in novel ways.

• Manages projects of some complexity including planning and managing resources and coordinating work to ensure that

commitments are met.

• Represents the engineering function in the public consultation process. May chair meetings to address engineering

problems.

• Assigns work and gives instructions, advice and technical guidance to other engineers and technical support staff.

• Reviews work of the team and of consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results, and

adherence to accepted engineering practice.

• Imparts engineering knowledge and encourages the professional development of engineers.

• Develops and maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external colleagues in order to determine

relative priorities, assess the impact of work on others and resolve issues of concern.

• Works under general direction, with work assigned in terms of broadly defined objectives and budget limitations. Advice of

manager is sought in critical areas which impact the work of others. Completed work is accepted as accurate, with overall

plans and recommendations reviewed for feasibility, soundness of judgment and achievement of objectives.

What you bring

• Electrical engineering degree in a relevant discipline recognized by Canadian universities. Ongoing development such as

self-study, attendance at technical and administrative courses and participation in technical and professional societies.

• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the Province of British Columbia

with EGBC.

• Senior Engineer:

• Eight+ (8) years’ experience in a relevant engineering field.

• P.Eng

• Engineer 2:

• Four+ (4) years’ experience in a relevant engineering field.

• P.Eng

• Excellent knowledge in power systems analysis, modeling techniques, and good understanding of transmission reliability

criteria in planning and operation horizons will be an asset.

• Proficiency in power system simulation software is also an asset.

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.

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

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role

requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as

outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

• This posting is for Two (2) Full Time Regular positions.

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: EGBC: Engineers

& GeoScientists of BC In Good Standing

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: In good standing.

• Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level

position.

• 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.

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

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

**Date Posted:2026-03-26Closing Date:**2026-04-09

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