Senior System Capacity Planning Engineer

FortisBC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy provider as a Senior System Capacity Planning Engineer, where your expertise in hydraulic simulations and pipeline design will play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy in B.C. This position offers an exciting opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and contribute to operational excellence. You will work collaboratively across various teams, utilizing your strong communication skills and attention to detail to tackle complex challenges in the energy sector. If you're passionate about growth and innovation, this role is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Pipeline System Design or Operations.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modelling of gas distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Use hydraulic simulations to address operational challenges.
• Support the regulatory process with input to applications.

Skills

Hydraulic Simulations

Technical Documentation

Regulatory Writing

Communication Skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Senior System Capacity Planning Engineer

Location:

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary Min:$108,900.00Annually
Salary Max:$145,300.00Annually
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 transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. 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

You’re a wizard when it comes to System Capacity Planning. Along with your knowledge of gas properties and fundamentals of natural gas transmission, you’re ready to take on a technical mentorship role for other engineers and technologists in the department.

As Senior System Capacity Planning Engineer, you’ll bring your outstanding written and verbal communication skills to the wide variety of teams and varying subject matter you’ll come across. With your strong attention to detail, you’re familiar with taking on detailed analysis, technical documentation, and regulatory writing.

As one of BC’s Top Employers, we’re looking for someone who knows how to mentor teams and people to their best selves. If this sounds like you, join us in transforming B.C.’s energy future.

In this role, you will:

• Use hydraulic simulations to address operational challenges or emergencies and respond to requests for information with support from other department members.
• Acquire necessary training and establish a development plan for future training needs, particularly around group-specific systems, software, processes, and personnel.
• Develop an introductory knowledge of ongoing facility applications and the regulatory framework, while gaining an understanding of our service areas, customer base and service offerings.
• Support the regulatory process through providing input to applications or information requests.

What it takes:

• It takes a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized program.
• Eight years of experience in Pipeline System Design or Operations, including experience in hydraulic modelling of gas distribution and transmission systems would be considered an asset.
• Current or potential eligibility for registration withEngineers and Geoscientists of BC(EGBC).
• An appetite for growth, learning and improvement to become well-versed in providing technical mentorship.

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

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