Fire Protection Piping Engineer RQ07166

Location: Burnaby BC (Edmonds Office Hybrid)
Duration: August 25 2026 August 25 2027
Hours: 40 hours/week
Max INC Rate: $96.11
Max T4 Rate: $79.43/

Our client BC Hydro is seeking an experienced Intermediate or Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer (E4) to join the Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering Balance of Plant team. This role is focused on designing analyzing and implementing fire protection systems that support hydroelectric generating stations across British Columbia.

Youll contribute to capital projects asset management initiatives lifecycle replacements engineering assessments and multidisciplinary infrastructure programs that help ensure the safety and reliability of critical power generation assets.

• Lead the design and development of industrial fire protection systems for hydroelectric generating stations.
• Design sprinkler systems fire detection and alarm systems special hazard protection systems water supply systems and associated piping networks.
• Act as Engineer/Professional of Record by preparing reviewing and sealing engineering drawings reports calculations and specifications.
• Perform fire protection engineering assessments hazard analyses code compliance reviews field investigations and risk evaluations.
• Develop conceptual preliminary and detailed engineering designs through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare engineering calculations technical specifications procurement documentation and construction packages.
• Review and approve work completed by consultants and contractors.
• Support project planning estimating scheduling construction commissioning and turnover.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel to hydroelectric generating stations throughout British Columbia as required.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Fire Protection Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience (E4 level).
• Experience designing fire protection systems within industrial utility power generation mining oil & gas or other heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience delivering projects from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of fire protection engineering principles applicable codes and industry standards.

Candidates should have experience applying:

• NFPA 850
• NFPA 13
• NFPA 25
• NFPA 15
• NFPA 20
• NFPA 22
• ASME B31.1

Assets include knowledge of:

• NFPA 72
• CAN/ULC-S524
• CAN/ULC-S1001
• British Columbia Building Fire and Electrical Codes.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Navisworks
• Autodesk ReCap
• AutoSPRINK
• HydraCAD
• ELITE
• HASS (or equivalent)

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Utility or hydroelectric generation facilities
• Fire protection engineering in power generation mining or heavy industrial environments
• Acting as Engineer or Professional of Record
• Multidisciplinary project delivery
• 3D plant modelling and coordination
• Laser scanning and point cloud integration
• Hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm and detection system design
• Asset management and lifecycle planning
• Construction support commissioning and systems verification.

• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Sound engineering judgement and risk-based decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• High degree of ownership accountability and initiative
• Commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

• Valid
• Must obtain aPermit to Practice through EGBC if offered
• Safety-sensitive position.
• Candidates with approximately 5 years of experience (E3 level) may also be considered