Power Quality Engineer 2

Tobermory; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Lifetime pension

Flexible work arrangement

Training and development courses

Vacation entitlement: 15 paid days

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a Power Quality Engineer 2 – Distribution Standards to join our team. The role requires strong analytical ability, excellent communication, and the capacity to work in a hybrid arrangement with frequent site visits across British Columbia.

The ideal candidate holds a Canadian Electrical Engineering degree, P.Eng. in BC eligibility, and at least 4 years of relevant experience; familiarity with PQView and power system data is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian universities.
• Must be registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia with EGBC.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of power system data and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a strong safety culture; work with electrical hazards, driving, and independent tasks.
• Travel across the province to perform duties and site visits.
• Communicate with customers, write distribution standards, and represent BC Hydro on committees.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and technical stakeholders.
• Analyze system data from multiple sources and interpret complex studies.
• Possess or develop skills in PQView, server management, database administration, and programming (MS SQL, Python, VBA, HTML, PHP).
• Demonstrate problem solving, organization, and project management across investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Canadian)

P.Eng. in BC

Tools

PQView

MS SQL Management Studio

CYMDIST

EMTP-RV

Excel

Python

VBA

HTML

PHP

Job description

BC Hydro is located at Edmonds A01. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Power Quality Engineer 2 – Distribution Standards. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This position is available as a permanent full-time opportunity.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Power Quality Engineer 2 – Distribution Standards
No. of vacancies: 1
Annual salary: $ 89,900.00 – 113,700.00
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Edmonds A01

• The candidate must accept and contribute to a strong safety culture, as the role involves regular exposure to electrical hazards, driving, and working alone.
• The candidate must be willing to travel, often alone, to any area of the province.
• The candidate must have superior oral and written communication skills for communicating with customers, writing distribution standards, and representing BC Hydro on R&D and standards development committees.
• The candidate is required to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers and technical stakeholders including consultants, planners, and engineers.
• The candidate must have strong attention to detail for gathering and analyzing system data from numerous sources.
• The candidate must have a working knowledge of PQView software for management and analysis of power system data.
• The candidate must have an interest in learning or possess skills in server management, database administration, website development, and programming including MS SQL, Python, VBA, HTML, and PHP.
• The candidate must have a strong interest in problem solving.
• The candidate must have excellent organizational and planning skills for managing numerous investigations and projects concurrently.
• The candidate must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian universities.
• The candidate must be registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia with EGBC.
• The candidate must have 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• The candidate must have superior computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PQView, MS SQL Management Studio, CYMDIST, and EMTP-RV.
• The candidate must be able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate complex technical studies and power system data.
• The candidate must be able to analyze and resolve challenging and unusual engineering problems with considerable independence.
• The candidate must demonstrate technical writing and presentation skills, along with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have fully developed or developing technical knowledge in electric utility engineering disciplines, with a minimum of 2 years of utility experience.
• The candidate should have experience conducting power quality investigations, which is an asset.
• Experience working with IEC/CSA electromagnetic compatibility standards is an asset.
• The candidate should have working knowledge of PQView, which is an asset.
• Experience with power system simulation software such as CYMDIST and EMTP-RV is an asset.
• Experience in computer programming such as MS SQL, Python, VBA, HTML, and PHP is an asset.
• Understanding of technical principles relating to the theory of electrical metering is an asset.
• The candidate should have knowledge of antenna theory for RF disturbance detection, which is an asset.
• The candidate should have knowledge of BC Hydro systems, policies, and procedures, which is an asset.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate will be required to successfully complete pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to travel across the province of British Columbia to fully perform the duties of this position.
• The candidate may require a valid passport for international travel to participate in R&D or standards committees.
• The candidate must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs and walk on challenging terrain during site visits.
• The candidate will work in a hybrid arrangement, with 2 to 3 days per week in the office.
• The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
• The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
• The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
• The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
• The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.