Transmission Estimator 20094
Transmission Estimator 20094
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Job Description
Job Description
Duration: 12 months
Max T4 Rate: $62.64/
Max INC Rate: $75.80/
General Description
The E3 Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design estimating planning and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely with quality within budget and on time.
Experience and Role Accountabilities
A minimum four 4 years of in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform activities such as developing designs analyzing and resolving problems and interpreting engineering specifications on low to medium complexity assignments for projects and/or operations.
Assist project or operations management to meet safety cost quality and time objectives by performing activities such as proposing changes in plans and estimated costs recommending payment for work completed by contractors preparing progress reports coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.
Participate in BC Hydros engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information recommending safe engineering designs and making typical decisions related to standard methods and designs so that BC Hydros engineering standards are maintained.
Perform periodic tasks independently which may include onsite construction quality control and monitoring to ensure design compliance.
Engage with BC Hydros senior engineering team where engineering problems are difficult complex or unusual to support BC Hydros management of engineering risk.
Important notes:
Prior to commencement on assignment the selected candidate must have their own sole practitioner or the use of their firms Permit to Practice with EGBC.
BC Registrants provided to BC Hydro through this assignment shall work under BC Hydros Professional Practice Management Plan Quality Management Pillar. The Registrant shall apply their own or their firms Permit to Practice Number to work that is Sealed by the Registrant. Retention and preservation of all project documentation produced by the Registrant during their contract with BC Hydro will be retained by BC Hydro to satisfy EGBC Bylaws.
Education and Skills
University graduate in applied science or engineering
Registered Professional Engineer . or Professional Geoscientist . with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
BC Hydro uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius
Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software
Intermediate MS Office skills (Word Excel and PowerPoint)
Intermediate English skills for professional environment written and spoken
Duties:
Engineering has a challenging opportunity for an intermediate level engineer to join a team of professionals based at BC Hydros Edmonds office in Burnaby BC. This Engineer will be part of our Transmission Stations and Lines Estimating team providing support for capital and maintenance projects.
Specific duties include:
Estimating and planning small to medium capital projects/programs with a focus on rehabilitation work upgrades and expansions to existing facilities. Ensure that work is not only technically correct but also complies with business drivers and goals standards policies practices and processes.
Working with multidisciplinary project teams (internal or external) including managing the scope schedule and cost of assigned Work Packages.
Delivering presentations related to cost estimates to various levels of management.
Maintaining good relationships with other groups (crossorganizational crossfunction/business unit) involved in the delivery of projects including other departments consultants contractors and suppliers.
Maintaining knowledge of modern engineering techniques and processes construction methodology and keeping up to date with construction cost trends and other factors that affect project costs.
Being the Professional of Record for engineering documents produced
Occasional travel to BC Hydro facilities located throughout British Columbia.
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (preference will be given to Electrical candidates) recognized by Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
Registered Professional Engineer . or eligible for registration with EGBC.
A minimum of 4 years of combined experience in estimating design or construction of industrial or infrastructure type projects preferably on substation or transmission line projects. At least 2 years of direct cost estimating experience (preferably in substations and transmission lines) is required.
Experience in estimating costs and developing schedules for utilities heavy industrial or infrastructure projects.
Good leadership teamwork technical writing analytical communication and interpersonal skills.
A valid class 5 drivers license.
High level of independence.
Ability to maintain influential relationships within your team (downward mentoring) and with other groups (crossfunction/business unit) in order to deliver on your work.
Initiative and good judgment to develop innovative estimating and planning techniques and apply practical knowledge in the analysis and resolution of problems.
High adaptability to changing work environments work priorities organization needs and principles.
High proficiency with MS Office (including advanced knowledge of MS Word Excel & and Powerpoint) Adobe Acrobat Professional Primavera P6 @Risk. Experience using specialized estimating software is an asset
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Have excellent presentation skills at all levels
Preference given to those candidates that possess experience and working knowledge with the following:
Experience and knowledge in capital planning.
Experience preparing substation conceptual layouts based on high level scope and singleline diagrams
Experience in other substation engineering disciplines (Protection & Control SCADA/Telecom)
Experience in transmission lines 69kV to 500kV) design and construction
Experience in Primavera P6 and specialist estimating software @RISK or equivalent).
Experience in preparing owners estimates including engineering construction management and scheduling.
Field experience on large construction projects.
Employment Type
Contract
