Senior P&C Commissioning Engineer

BC Hydro; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

15 vacation days

Lifetime pension

Flexible work model

Training courses

Job summary

BC Hydro in Burnaby, British Columbia seeks a seasoned P&C commissioning professional to lead complex testing and commissioning activities on major transmission projects. You will act as the Professional of Record for commissioning results and guide cross-disciplinary teams through staging plans, deliverables, and approvals.

The role requires a P.Eng. in good standing with EGBC or eligibility, 8+ years in relevant fields, and at least 4 years leading P&C commissioning on large projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in transmission systems, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, or systems engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience leading and coordinating P&C commissioning on medium to large projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission system operations and multidisciplinary project impacts.
• Experience in P&C design, settings, or systems engineering is considered an asset.
• Strong commissioning experience with P&C systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in P&C commissioning for projects.
• Act as Professional of Record (PoR) for commissioning results.
• Lead testing and commissioning of complex P&C systems and equipment.
• Develop and review commissioning and staging plans in coordination with engineering teams and the Control Center.
• Review and approve commissioning deliverables and test results.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance for commissioning activities.
• Support field commissioning teams and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Participate in constructability reviews and project planning.
• Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members.
• Validate field test results and provide final approval as PoR
• Collaborate with Field Operations, Quality Management, and project teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and quality practices
• Identify risks and develop practical, value-driven engineering solutions
• Lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent the team in technical forums

Skills

P&C commissioning

Leadership

Transmission systems

Engineering design

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license BC

Tools

P&C design software

Job description

No. of positions: 3

About the job:

What you'll do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in P&C commissioning for projects
• Act as Professional of Record (PoR) for commissioning results
• Lead testing and commissioning of complex P&C systems and equipment
• Develop and review commissioning and staging plans in coordination with engineering teams and the Control Center
• Review and approve commissioning deliverables and test results
• Provide oversight and technical guidance for commissioning activities
• Support field commissioning teams and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning
• Participate in constructability reviews and project planning
• Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members

Additional accountabilities

• Validate field test results and provide final approval as PoR
• Collaborate with Field Operations, Quality Management, and project teams to ensure timely issue resolution
• Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and quality practices
• Identify risks and develop practical, value-driven engineering solutions
• Lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent the team in technical forums
• Support departmental objectives and performance goals

What you bring

• Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Canadian institution
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in transmission systems, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, or systems engineering
• At least 4 years of experience leading and coordinating P&C commissioning on medium to large projects
• Strong understanding of transmission system operations and multidisciplinary project impacts
• Experience in P&C design, settings, or systems engineering is considered an asset
• Strong commissioning experience with P&C systems is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication, and technical writing skills
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Familiarity with BC Hydro design practices and project delivery processes is an asset

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.

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

What else you should know

• 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.
• This posting is for three Full Time Regular Positions.
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain good standing with Engineers & GeoScientists BC (EGBC).
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following: Engineers & GeoScientists BC (EGBC)= In Good Standing
• Applicants who do not meet full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower-level position.
• 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. 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. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Closing Date: 2026-09-11 For internal use: 52467940