Engineer 2 - Generation Stations Civil Engineering

BC Hydro; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Flexible work model

Training & development

Job summary

BC Hydro's Civil Design team in Burnaby, BC seeks an Intermediate Geological Engineer or Engineering Geologist to support capital projects across the province, delivering cost-effective geotechnical solutions for hydro facilities.

You will lead site investigations, develop geological models, assess hazards, perform analyses and prepare reports, working with engineers and geoscientists, under the direction of senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Geological Engineering or Geology as required.
• Professional Engineer or Geologist with EGBC registration or eligibility.
• 4+ years geological/geoscience experience at the intermediate level preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to tackle a wide range of assignments with geoscience- engineering integration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate site investigations.
• Develop geological models and assess geohazards.
• Conduct analyses and prepare reports.
• Lead work on low complexity projects under supervision.
• Coordinate with external consultants as owner’s engineer.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor degree in Geological Engineering or Geology

EGBC PE/Geologist registration eligibility

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Employment type: Permanent

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

No. of positions: 1

About the job:

What you’ll do

• BC Hydro’s Civil Design team is looking for a Geological Engineer or Engineering Geologist or to join our Geotechnical group to support ongoing capital projects across the province.
• As a Intermediate Engineer, you work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and geoscientists to deliver cost-effective solutions for BC Hydro's operations and capital programs on existing hydroelectric facilities and dams.
• Your responsibilities include planning and coordination of site investigations, development of geological models, slope investigations and mitigation, geohazard assessments, conducting analytical engineering analyses, carrying out feasibility, preliminary and detailed level designs and preparing reports.
• You will lead the engineering work on low complexity projects and work under the technical direction of more experienced engineers on medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Work with external consultants to review and accept their work on behalf of BC Hydro in the role of owner’s engineer to ensure accuracy and achievement of project requirements and adherence to engineering good practices and standards.
• Provide work leadership to EITs and support staff.

What you bring

• A Bachelor degree in Geological Engineering or Geology recognized by Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (EGBC) is required. Preference will be given to those applicants with a Masters or Ph.D degree.
• You are currently registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer or Geologist with EGBC.
• 4+ years of Geological/Geoscience engineering experience demonstrating an ability to perform at or near the Intermediate Engineering level is preferred. Candidates with lesser experience may be considered.
• Effective verbal and written communication and report writing skills are essential.
• The ideal candidate is open-minded and willing to take on a wide range of assignments and has a passion for understanding geoscience and its integration with engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated education, training, and experience with as many of the following key subject areas is desired:
• a. Development of geological and geomorphological models
• b. Drilling, core logging and site characterisation
• c. Investigation and evaluation of geological hazards (landslides, rockfalls, avalanches, coastal/lake erosion, flooding, tsunamis, debris flows, etc.)
• d. Geophysics - principles and engineering applications (particularly seismic methods)
• e. Rock tunnel design and inspection, rock anchor design, design of rockfall barriers and mesh
• f. Rock mechanics including rock mass quality assessment and characterisation
• g. Quaternary geology
• h. Geomorphology and geomorphological processes

What we offer

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• 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.

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: In good standing.
• Occasional travel to project sites in remote areas of BC may be required.
• Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position.
• 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.
• 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.