Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer (Hybrid)

Morson Edge; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Hydro seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer (E3) to support preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment. The role emphasizes reliability improvements, maintenance procedures, spare parts planning, and safe operation of electrical generation assets.

The successful candidate collaborates with engineering experts, field personnel, and regulatory teams to develop effective maintenance strategies and ensure timely, compliant deliverables across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum four years in equipment maintenance, commissioning, or related area.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for EGBC registration.
• Experience with electrical equipment in power utilities, oil & gas, or heavy industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment.
• Prepare maintenance procedures, instructions, inspection records, and technical documents.
• Identify spare parts to support reliability and operations.
• Develop maintenance strategies and commissioning plans for electrical and P&C equipment.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Analyze operation, failure modes, and maintenance requirements to prevent failures.
• Investigate failures and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Coordinate with SMEs, field personnel, and regulatory teams.
• Support design, planning, estimating, and quality management activities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are safe, on budget, and on schedule.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance planning

Reliability engineering

Preventive maintenance

Electrical drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. registration (or eligible)

Tools

CAD systems

Engineering drawing standards

Job description

BC Hydro seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer (E3) to support preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment. The role emphasizes reliability improvements, maintenance procedures, spare parts planning, and safe operation of electrical generation assets.

The successful candidate collaborates with engineering experts, field personnel, and regulatory teams to develop effective maintenance strategies and ensure timely, compliant deliverables across projects.