Assistant Project Engineer - Lines & Interconnections 21827

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 on-site 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 Skill

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

Additional Experience and Role Accountabilities

This role requires demonstrated experience with the electrical design for Overhead - lines and underground cables for operating voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment.
Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with BC Hydro project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports specifications proposals estimates design basis calculations hazard logs test plans).
Prepare design work packages including scope duration and level of effort estimates.
Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro Design Practices.
Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
Prepare designs for existing and new facilities.
Perform various engineering calculations in accordance with regulatory and industry standards such as electrical clearances electromagnetic and electrostatic field calculations and related induction studies transient over voltage switching voltages AC interference ampacity radio interference audible noise lightning protection grounding arcing soil resistivity EMTP.
Prepare designs drawings and specifications for electrical systems on Transmission Overhead - Lines such as line surge arresters line disconnect switches lightening protection circuit to circuit separation.
Prepare reports for internal and external clients detailing investigations evaluation analysis conclusions and recommendations.
Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others following established practices.
Manage design tasks including scope schedule and cost.

* A degree in Electrical Engineering and registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
* A minimum of 4 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience with a primary focus in substation/transmission lines/protection and control is preferred. Engineering experience through the total project life cycle from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning is considered an asset.
* Able to understand the interactions and priorities required to deliver multi-discipline projects is an asset.
* Excellent communication skills including writing.
* Experience with telecom and/or protection and control projects is an asset.
* Experience with transmission lines projects is an asset.
* Knowledge of BC Hydros project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.
* Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric stations substations or transmission lines is an asset.

Must Haves:
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- Class 5 drivers license required