Senior Transmission Engineer

Morson Edge; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in Burnaby, BC seeks a senior Engineer E5 to deliver innovative transmission engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management across medium to high-complexity projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safe, on-time, high-quality delivery within budget, and make complex engineering decisions in a utility setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight, and alignment with project delivery processes. Eligibility for P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for immediate registration.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in transmission, substations, or protection and control.
• 4+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe and innovative engineering solutions for complex transmission projects using advanced judgment and technical expertise.
• Lead design development, technical analysis, and problem resolution on medium to high complexity assignments.
• Interpret engineering standards and specifications to ensure compliant and optimized designs.
• Support project delivery by managing scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Prepare and review estimates, progress reports, and contractor payment recommendations.
• Resolve complex engineering problems through independent analysis and sound judgment.
• Establish design basis, criteria, and technical concepts for major engineering assignments.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards and practices.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, design criteria, and technical requirements.
• Approve technical documentation and monitor project progress against objectives and standards.
• Support BC Hydro’s engineering governance and risk management practices.
• Lead planning, design, and execution of transmission line projects within an electric utility environment.
• Oversee multi-discipline design teams on medium to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ensure designs consider system impacts, operational requirements, and interdependencies across disciplines.
• Review and manage engineering deliverables prepared internally and by external consultants.
• Provide technical oversight for transmission systems including substations, protection and control, and telecom interfaces.
• Support construction through technical guidance, field reviews, and issue resolution.
• Ensure alignment with BC Hydro project delivery processes and engineering design practices.

Skills

Transmission engineering

Leadership

Project management

CAD systems

Design/analysis tools

MS Office

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. with EGBC (or eligible)

Tools

CAD systems

Engineering design tools

Job description

Duration: 12 months

Work Location: Burnaby, BC

Max INC rate: $125.78/

Max T4 rate: $103.95/

Role Overview

The Engineer E5 is a senior engineering professional responsible for delivering innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services on medium to high complexity projects. This role plays a key leadership function in transmission line engineering, supporting projects across the full lifecycle while ensuring delivery is safe, high-quality, on time, and within budget. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to make complex engineering decisions that impact system performance and project success within a utility environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop safe and innovative engineering solutions for complex transmission projects using advanced judgment and technical expertise
• Lead design development, technical analysis, and problem resolution on medium to high complexity assignments
• Interpret engineering standards and specifications to ensure compliant and optimized designs
• Support project delivery by managing scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives
• Prepare and review estimates, progress reports, and contractor payment recommendations
• Resolve complex and non-standard engineering problems through independent analysis and sound judgment
• Establish design basis, criteria, and technical concepts for major engineering assignments
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering teams
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards and practices
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, design criteria, and technical requirements
• Approve technical documentation and monitor project progress against objectives and standards
• Support BC Hydro’s engineering governance and risk management practices
• Lead planning, design, and execution of transmission line projects within an electric utility environment
• Oversee multi-discipline design teams on medium to large-scale infrastructure projects
• Ensure designs consider system impacts, operational requirements, and interdependencies across disciplines
• Review and manage engineering deliverables prepared internally and by external consultants
• Provide technical oversight for transmission systems including substations, protection and control, and telecom interfaces
• Support construction through technical guidance, field reviews, and issue resolution
• Ensure alignment with BC Hydro project delivery processes and engineering design practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for immediate registration
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience in transmission, substations, or protection and control
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Required Skills

• Strong transmission engineering expertise within a utility environment
• Proven leadership experience on complex, multi-discipline projects
• Deep understanding of transmission system operations and project impacts
• Solid knowledge of project management principles and delivery processes
• Ability to manage engineering scope, schedule, and cost effectively
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Proficiency with CAD systems, engineering standards, and design/analysis tools
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder coordination

Nice to Have

• Prior BC Hydro or utility experience
• Experience with telecom and/or protection and control systems
• Experience managing Owner’s Engineer reviews of external consultants
• Strong familiarity with BC Hydro engineering standards and project delivery processes
• Field experience on large infrastructure projects (substations, hydroelectric facilities, transmission lines)

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a Permit to Practice (P2P) through EGBC prior to assignment start
• Work must comply with BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan (Quality Management Pillar)
• Engineer must apply their own or their firm’s Permit to Practice number to sealed work
• All engineering documentation produced will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC bylaws
• May be required to use digital signing and sealing technology (e.g., Notarius)