Rq01136

Job Description

Role Overview
The Engineer E5 is a senior engineering professional responsible for delivering innovative engineering estimating planning and quality management services on medium to high complexity projects. This role plays a key leadership function in transmission line engineering supporting projects across the full lifecycle while ensuring delivery is safe high-quality on time and within budget. The position requires strong technical expertise leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to make complex engineering decisions that impact system performance and project success within a utility environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop safe and innovative engineering solutions for complex transmission projects using advanced judgment and technical expertise
Lead design development technical analysis and problem resolution on medium to high complexity assignments
Interpret engineering standards and specifications to ensure compliant and optimized designs
Support project delivery by managing scope cost schedule and quality objectives
Prepare and review estimates progress reports and contractor payment recommendations
Resolve complex and non-standard engineering problems through independent analysis and sound judgment
Establish design basis criteria and technical concepts for major engineering assignments
Provide leadership mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams
Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards and practices
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to define scope design criteria and technical requirements
Approve technical documentation and monitor project progress against objectives and standards
Support BC Hydros engineering governance and risk management practices

Transmission Line Leadership Responsibilities
Lead planning design and execution of transmission line projects within an electric utility environment
Oversee multi-discipline design teams on medium to large-scale infrastructure projects
Ensure designs consider system impacts operational requirements and interdependencies across disciplines
Review and manage engineering deliverables prepared internally and by external consultants
Provide technical oversight for transmission systems including substations protection and control and telecom interfaces
Support construction through technical guidance field reviews and issue resolution
Ensure alignment with BC Hydro project delivery processes and engineering design practices

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Civil Mechanical or related Engineering discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or eligible for immediate registration
Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience in transmission substations or protection and control
Minimum 4 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Valid Class 5 drivers license

Required Skills
Strong transmission engineering expertise within a utility environment
Proven leadership experience on complex multi-discipline projects
Deep understanding of transmission system operations and project impacts
Solid knowledge of project management principles and delivery processes
Ability to manage engineering scope schedule and cost effectively
Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making capability
Proficiency with CAD systems engineering standards and design/analysis tools
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills including technical writing and stakeholder coordination

Nice to Have
Previous Project Manager experience
Prior BC Hydro or utility experience
Experience with telecom and/or protection and control systems
Experience managing Owners Engineer reviews of external consultants
Strong familiarity with BC Hydro engineering standards and project delivery processes
Field experience on large infrastructure projects (substations hydroelectric facilities transmission lines)

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements
Must hold or be eligible for a Permit to Practice (P2P) through EGBC prior to assignment start
Work must comply with BC Hydros Professional Practice Management Plan (Quality Management Pillar)
Engineer must apply their own or their firms Permit to Practice number to sealed work
All engineering documentation produced will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC bylaws
May be required to use digital signing and sealing technology (e.g. Notarius)