Distribution Design Technician

BC Hydro; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a qualified Distribution Design Technician in Fort St. John. This permanent, full-time role requires expertise in electrical utility design, project management, and customer liaison. Applicants should have a high school diploma with relevant electrical training, at least three years of experience in the field, and a valid Class 5 driver's license. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, paid vacation, and additional remote work incentives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Minimum of 15 paid vacation days

Lifetime pension

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• High school diploma and Electrical Utility Fundamentals.
• Minimum three years of electrical utility design experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform design work for DC and AC electrical systems.
• Conduct field studies for distribution projects.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Utility Design Experience

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma with Math 12, English 12, and Physics 11

Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Completion of BC Hydro’s Distribution Design Technician level training program

Job description

About the job

Job Location: Fort St John/ Dawson Creek, BC

Employment type: Permanent

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

Annual Salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: Jan 29, 2026

What you’ll do

• Performs extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driven Distribution projects and programs related to:
• a) Single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground primary equipment and asset work (including automated equipment).
• b) All types of single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground secondary and service work up to and including 1600A services (excluding primary services, feeder civil and feeder underground electrical work).
• Conducts field studies for a variety of distribution projects.
• Liaises with internal and external customers and stakeholders requiring or impacted by design services.
• May support and act as a subject matter expert related to the Design Technician role and area of expertise.
• Responsible for the portfolio management and coordination of assigned design projects.
• Ensures designs meet appropriate regulatory and stakeholder requirements and construction standards. Engages with appropriate resources (such as Engineers or construction crews) to validate design constructability and the impact on future operation and maintenance, as required. Addresses and documents known safety risks prior to construction.
• Performs some or all the duties of lower-level Distribution Design jobs.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• High school Diploma with Math 12, English 12 and Physics 11(or equivalents); plus, completion of Electrical Utility Fundamentals (or equivalent); a BC Electrical Code course (or equivalent); and accredited course(s) in DC and AC electrical theory; OR
• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent electrical discipline) from a recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR
• International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Degree, Diploma or Certificate with an electrical Technician accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Certified Technician (CTech) through ASTTBC.
• Three (3) years of electrical utility design experience with at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience at, or equivalent to, a fully qualified BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician.
• Completion of BC Hydro’s Distribution Design Technician level training program.
• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence.
• Applicants who meet all the experience, training, and education requirements for the Distribution Design Technician role will be given priority.
• If there are no fully qualified applicants, candidates who meet all the educational requirements may be considered as Distribution Design Technician Trainees.
• Distribution Design Technician Trainee applicants with demonstrated electrical utility design experience may be given partial credit towards the three (3) year BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician level training program.

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.

The starting salary for external applicants considered at trainee level is currently $69,120 annually. The three year trainee program includes annual salary increases, and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $84,104 annually, not including overtime.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). moveuptogether.ca

Electrician red seal – can be considered as equivalent for the Electrical Utility Fundamentals, BC Electrical Code, accredited course(s) in DC and AC electrical theory and also Math 12.

* This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular employees working in eligible remote locations.

* This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently working in eligible remote locations.

Working Conditions

Approximately 40% of the work is performed outside of the office with occasional overnight travel. Frequently works at construction sites. Regularly works at remote work locations including walking over rough terrain. Occasional exposure to wild animals, dogs, and other job site hazards during field work. Occasional exposure to irate customers.

Occasional requirement to carry tools (such as stakes and hammers) and survey equipment of light weight.

Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions when driving to job sites and during field work. May be required to travel in light aircraft and helicopters, boats or all-terrain vehicles.

May be required to remotely support design work throughout the province.

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

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.

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’

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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.