Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Civil / Geotechnical

BC Hydro; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Training opportunities

Job summary

BC Hydro in Burnaby (Edmonds) offers an Engineers-in-Training (EIT) position starting in June 2027. You will rotate through four six‑month assignments across engineering departments, including field work, with the goal of earning an EGBC Professional Engineer designation.

The program emphasizes safety, training and career growth. Participants gain hands-on experience in design, field work and project management while integrating into the team and preparing for professional registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities
• Must be eligible for registration as an EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
• Two (2) years or less work experience towards EGBC’s Professional Engineer requirement
• Strong English communication skills including strengths in verbal and technical writing, analysis, presentation and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and recognize when guidance is required

Responsibilities

• Four six‑month rotations across engineering departments are required
• Work on real projects from the start as a valued team member
• Develop design, field work, and project management skills
• Progress toward EGBC Professional Engineer designation

Skills

English communication

Verbal & technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Canadian)

Job description

Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

What you’ll do

• This position is part of the Engineers-in-Training (EIT) Program. The two year training program will provide you with valuable work experience that leads to a Professional Engineering Designation and a rewarding engineering career with BC Hydro. You’ll develop as an engineer through different types of work including: design, field work, and project management. You’ll accumulate skills, knowledge and professional relationships by completing four six-month rotations in engineering departments across our company, before returning to your home department. Your rotations will include at least one field rotation where you may work in a different region of the province. Right from the start, you will be working on real projects as a valued member of the team. You’ll receive technical training and professional development opportunities. The broad range of on-the-job experiences will help you build competence for registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC. With the program opening doors to countless opportunities within BC Hydro, you will be taking the first step on a career path with limitless potential. We’re looking for a diverse group of talented people who are strong communicators, adaptable, safety-conscious, eager to learn, responsible and able to work in various offices across the province. We regard work-life balance, training and development, and career growth as a basis for all our employees. Hiring departments may include Generation Stations Civil Engineering and Stations Maintenance. Please indicate your preference in your Cover Letter if you feel strongly about a specific department.

What you bring

• The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities
• Must be eligible for registration as an EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
• Two (2) years or less work experience towards EGBC’s Professional Engineer requirement
• Strong English communication skills including strengths in verbal and technical writing, analysis, presentation and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and recognize when guidance is required

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 Driver's License: Class 5 in good standing.
• Most roles are based in Burnaby at the Edmonds office. However, the role may involve a temporary move to a facility outside of the Lower Mainland.
• This position has a start date in June, 2027 with approximately 2 weeks of orientation at the Trades Training Centre in Surrey. 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.