Transmission Stations Design Engineers

BC Hydro; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit pension

Flexible work model

Hybrid/Remote options

Generous vacation

Canada's Top Employers benefits

Job summary

BC Hydro Transmission Stations is seeking experienced Senior and Specialist engineers to lead electrical and civil design for 12 kV to 500 kV substations. The role emphasizes technical authority, regulatory compliance, and field collaboration across projects that support renewable growth and system reliability.

You'll work in a hybrid setting with strong pension, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to stay hands-on in design, studies, and field execution while advancing your career in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; professional registration preferred.
• Registration or progress toward registration as P.Eng./EGBC or equivalent.
• 8+ years for Senior Engineer; 12+ years for Specialist Engineer; junior roles possible with vacancies.
• Travel for site visits as required; valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for 12 kV–500 kV substations, AIS/GIS and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Oversee design standards, grounding, protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform and supervise 3D modelling and layout work using AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault.
• Provide technical leadership in seismic, civil, and electrical analyses for substations.
• Support installation, commissioning and field issue resolution to ensure safe outcomes.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Project management

Power system planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT registration

Tools

SAP2000

S-Frame

AutoCAD

Inventor

Revit

Civil3D

Vault

Job description

Hours of work:

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

No. of positions:

10

Position Highlights

BC Hydro Transmission Stations is anticipating a number of major projects which includes the construction of new Indoor and Outdoor Substations along with the expansion of existing sites within BC Hydro's Transmission system. Our work supports sustainable growth and electrification throughout our province.

To deliver this work, we are looking for experienced engineers at Senior and Specialist levels who are ready to take their expertise to a new level.

In return, you get rare stability and a real sense of purpose: a guaranteed lifetime defined-benefit pension, flexible and comprehensive benefits with dedicated mental-health coverage, strong work-life balance, and long-term job security. You'll have opportunities to keep learning, spend time in the field and on site, and build a career where your work genuinely matters.

You'll also be part of an inclusive community that values ownership and belonging, paired with the lifestyle advantages of the Vancouver region—mild winters, mountains, water, lakes, and rivers all close to home.

If you're a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]

What you’ll do

Substations Electrical Design

• Serve as a technical authority in the electrical and physical design of 12 kV to 500 kV transmission substations, covering AIS/GIS and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Lead multiple technical areas for Electrical Design, such as standards, advanced design practices, grounding and lightning, regulatory compliance, and adoption of new technologies and technical solutions.
• Apply deep substation design expertise across layout, analytical studies, lighting, power cables, and station service power supply, with working knowledge of major equipment including transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, FACTS, and energy storage.
• Bring a strong understanding of power system planning, system operations, protection & control, and project management, and ensure alignment with BC Hydro standards plus key CSA/ULC/CEC and IEEE/IEC standards.
• Use design tools and CAD effectively (grounding/lightning/bus design tools as an asset), including 3D modelling with AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault.

Substations Civil/Structural Design

• Provide deep technical expertise in the civil, structural, and seismic design and construction of electric utility substations from 12 kV to 500 kV.
• Carry out structural design, analysis and detailing for concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures associated with substation control and feeder buildings, electrical equipment supports and foundations, underground concrete manholes/vaults and cable duct banks, seismic analysis and design of substation structures.
• Conduct civil design, analysis and detailing for substation site development including activities such as: site preparation.
• Station access road alignment and profiles, site drainage, culverts, and ditches, oil spill catchment and containment systems.
• Lead a technical area for the Division, such as seismic design requirements, engineering standards development, estimating practices, and use of advanced design tools.
• Use industry-standard structural analysis tools (e.g., SAP2000, S-Frame) and perform manual calculations to validate designs; experience with Inventor, Revit, Civil3D, and other 3D design tools is an asset.
• Provide technical leadership in the electrical design of high-voltage transmission lines (60 kV to 500 kV), with a strong focus on advanced studies and safety-critical engineering.
• Perform and govern complex electrical studies including grounding system design, step and touch potential analysis, AC interference with pipelines and railways, lightning protection, electrical safety assessments, and EMF evaluations.
• Utilize advanced engineering techniques, computer applications (e.g., CDEGS, WinIGS, EMPTP-RV), and innovative approaches to solve complex cable engineering challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of AC interference analysis and applicable standards and computer applications. Strong familiarity with national and international standards, such as IEEE 80/81, CSA C22.3.
• Provide technical and site support through installation, commissioning, maintenance, and resolution of field issues to ensure safe, constructible outcomes.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from recognized post-secondary institutions. Advanced academic qualifications are considered an asset.
• Registration, or demonstrated progress toward registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Equivalent professional registration with other Canadian or international jurisdictions will also be considered.
• Relevant engineering experience in electric power utility environment. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles and 12+ years for Specialist Engineer roles. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for junior roles, subject to vacancies.
• See "General qualifications and responsibilities" section for additional requirements.
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing, with the ability to travel for site visits and field assignments as required.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package in one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and a Canada's Best Diversity Employer. See also bchydro.com/benefits.
• 15 paid vacation days to start (growing to 30 over time), the option to purchase up to 20 additional days annually using your 8% benefit credit, plus 13 paid statutory holidays each year.
• A secure future with a guaranteed lifetime defined-benefit pension, indexed for cost-of-living, a retiree benefits package after 10 years of service, and the option to supplement your savings through a Group RRSP.
• Work, life, and wellness support, generous maternity and parental/adoption leave with EI top-ups to 85% of earnings, access to health and wellness programs, and optional self-funded sabbatical or unpaid leave options to support different life stages.
• Flexible work model, role-based flexibility ranging from field-based and office-resident roles to hybrid and remote options, with hybrid and remote employees always welcome to work full-time from the office if they prefer.
• The salary range for each successful candidate will depend on the level the individual is assessed at. Salary would be determined based on years of experience, quality of experience, education and internal equity. Specialist Engineer $131,100 - $165,800; Senior Engineer $109,700 - $138,700.

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

What Else You Should Know

• Applicants will be assessed based on: educational qualifications, standing with EGBC, experience (years, relevancy and quality), as well as their core competencies.
• Internationally trained engineers may be considered if eligible for EGBC registration.
• LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) may be considered for applicants who are eligible for either their P.Eng or EIT registration with EGBC.
• Roles based at BC Hydro's Edmonds campus in Burnaby, BC in a 'hybrid' role, requiring in office work 2 to 3 days/ week.
• 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.

Note: While the closing date is listed as the 30th of each month, this posting will remain open. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted earlier than this date.

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.

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