Engineer E3 RQ07415

Role: Engineer-E3 Electrical Maintenance & Reliability
Location: Burnaby BC Edmonds Office (Hybrid onsite Wednesday and Thursday)
Duration: 12 months (November 16 2026 November 15 2027)
Schedule: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
Max INC Rate: $82.80/
Max T4 Rate: $70.17/

Role Overview

BC Hydro is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (E3) to support the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability developing maintenance procedures identifying spare parts requirements and supporting the safe and efficient operation of electrical generation assets.

The successful candidate will have experience in electrical equipment maintenance commissioning and reliability within the power utility oil and gas or heavy industrial sectors. The position requires collaboration with engineering subject matter experts field personnel and regulatory compliance teams to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment.
• Prepare maintenance procedures maintenance instructions inspection records and supporting technical documentation.
• Identify and select required spare parts to support equipment reliability and ongoing operations.
• Develop maintenance strategies and commissioning plans for electrical and protection and control (P&C) equipment.
• Review electrical drawings single-line diagrams wiring diagrams schematics panel layouts and equipment manuals.
• Analyze equipment operation potential failure modes and maintenance requirements to prevent failures.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective actions and preventive maintenance improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering subject matter experts field personnel and regulatory compliance teams.
• Support engineering design analysis planning estimating and quality management activities.
• Conduct technical assessments and recommend safe engineering solutions in accordance with BC Hydro standards.
• Support project and operations management in meeting safety cost quality and schedule objectives.
• Perform site inspections and construction quality monitoring when required.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are completed safely within budget and on schedule.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Applied Science or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum four (4) years of engineering experience in equipment maintenance commissioning or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or registered in another jurisdiction and eligible for registration with EGBC.
• Experience operating maintaining troubleshooting or resolving failures involving electrical equipment in power utilities oil and gas or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and/or commissioning plans for electrical and P&C assets.
• Strong understanding of electrical equipment operation failure mechanisms and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings schematics technical specifications and equipment manuals.

Experience with electrical equipment such as:

• Diesel generators
• Medium- and low-voltage transformers including oil-filled and dry-type transformers
• Power circuit breakers disconnect switches and surge arresters
• Switchgear and power distribution panels
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• DC power supply systems batteries and chargers
• Control and monitoring systems
• Electrical protection and control equipment
• Familiarity with CAD systems engineering drawing standards and industry design/analysis software.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication decision-making organizational and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Previous experience supporting hydroelectric generation facilities.
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support engineering and maintenance activities.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the Lower Mainland and be available to work onsite at BC Hydros Edmonds office in Burnaby every Wednesday and Thursday.
• Before starting the assignment the selected candidate must have their own or their firms Permit to Practice with EGBC.
• Engineering work will be performed under BC Hydros Professional Practice Management Plan Quality Management Pillar.
• The engineer must apply their own or their firms Permit to Practice number to sealed engineering work.
• Digital signing and sealing may require a subscription to Notarius.
• Engineering documentation produced during the assignment will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC requirements.