Senior Regional Engineer

FortisBC; Trail; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Volunteer/community involvement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

FortisBC is seeking a Senior Regional Engineer to shape BC’s electric infrastructure strategy across the Kootenay and Boundary regions. The role combines technical expertise with strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration to identify infrastructure needs, develop capital plans, and guide long-term investment decisions for safe, reliable service.

The successful candidate will lead capital planning, prepare compelling business cases, and mentor engineers while coordinating with Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility planning, operations, asset management, or system design.
• Strong knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems, utility asset management principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing capital plans, business cases, investment strategies, and long-range infrastructure recommendations.
• Strong analytical and financial assessment skills, including evaluating alternatives and balancing risk, cost, and operational requirements.
• Experience performing technical assessments related to power systems, large customer connections, or distributed energy resources is considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to influence decisions, build consensus, and navigate competing priorities across a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading initiatives, mentoring others, and driving continuous improvement in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, prioritization, and stewardship of sustainment and growth capital plans for assets in the Kootenay and Boundary regions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Asset Management, Regulatory, Environmental, Archaeology, and Community Relations teams to identify infrastructure needs and develop long-term solutions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities through technical, financial, and risk-based analysis to support decision-making.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, cost estimates, and investment recommendations that support capital planning and funding approvals.
• Prioritize projects using asset investment methodologies to maximize value and reduce risk.
• Maintain and communicate capital plans aligned with corporate objectives, budgets, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
• Perform technical assessments to support large customer connections, DER interconnections, and system work.
• Support initiatives on load forecasting, system reliability, grid modernization, and climate resilience.
• Represent FortisBC as a technical resource with municipalities, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers and teams.

Skills

Capital planning

Investment strategies

Business cases

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Job description

Branch: Electric

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Expected Hiring Range: $122,300.00 to $143,800.00 Annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We’re actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC’s Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let’s shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

Shape the future of British Columbia's electric infrastructure.

At FortisBC, we're investing in the systems and infrastructure that communities rely on every day. We're looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Regional Engineer to help guide investment decisions and long-term planning for assets across the Kootenay and Boundary regions.

In this role, you'll serve as a key technical advisor and business partner responsible for identifying infrastructure needs, evaluating investment opportunities, and developing defensible capital plans that support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electricity. You'll collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization to balance operational priorities, risk management, asset performance, customer needs, and regulatory requirements.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement to influence the future of utility infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development, prioritization, and stewardship of sustainment and growth capital plans for assets within the Kootenay and Boundary regions.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Asset Management, Regulatory, Environmental, Archeology, and Community Relations teams to identify infrastructure needs and develop practical, long-term solutions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities through technical, financial, and risk-based analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, cost estimates, and investment recommendations that support capital planning and funding approvals.
• Prioritize projects and programs using asset investment methodologies to maximize value creation and risk reduction.
• Maintain and communicate capital plans, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, budgets, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
• Perform technical assessments to support large customer connections, distributed energy resource interconnections, and planned or emergency system work.
• Support initiatives focused on load forecasting, system reliability, grid modernization, and climate resilience.].
• Represent FortisBC as a technical resource with municipalities, industry organizations, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers and other team members while supporting a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

What it takes:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility planning, operations, asset management, or system design.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Strong knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems, utility asset management principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing capital plans, business cases, investment strategies, and long-range infrastructure recommendations.
• Strong analytical and financial assessment skills, including evaluating alternatives and balancing risk, cost, and operational requirements.
• Experience performing technical assessments related to power systems, large customer connections, or distributed energy resources is considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to influence decisions, build consensus, and navigate competing priorities across a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading initiatives, mentoring others, and driving continuous improvement in a complex environment.

Additional Information

At FortisBC, you'll have the opportunity to influence investment decisions that directly impact the reliability, resiliency, and future growth of British Columbia's electrical system. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and play a key role in shaping infrastructure strategies that will serve customers and communities for decades to come.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.