Rq01026

Job Description

Role: Engineer E3 Electrical Transmission Lines
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Edmonds BC (Hybrid)
Max T4: $68.43/
Max INC: $82.80/

Role Overview
The Engineer E3 is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional responsible for delivering engineering design estimating planning and quality management services on low to medium complexity projects. The role ensures all work is completed safely with quality on time and within budget while adhering to BC Hydros engineering standards and practices. This position focuses on electrical transmission line design (overhead and underground) within a utility environment supporting projects across the full lifecycle from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Develop safe and effective engineering solutions using sound judgment and initiative for design analysis and problem-solving on assigned projects
Interpret engineering specifications and standards to produce accurate and compliant designs
Support project and operations teams in meeting safety cost quality and schedule objectives
Prepare estimates progress reports and recommend contractor payments
Coordinate work schedules and contribute to overall project planning and execution
Conduct independent engineering studies analysis and evaluations to support decision-making
Perform field reviews and on-site construction quality control to ensure design compliance
Engage senior engineering resources when addressing complex or non-standard problems
Prepare complete design work packages including scope duration and level of effort estimates
Produce signed and sealed engineering deliverables as Professional of Record (PoR)
Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others
Manage design tasks including scope cost and schedule

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Applied Science
Registered Professional Engineer (.) or Professional Geoscientist (.) or eligible for registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
Minimum 4 years of progressive engineering experience
Experience in transmission lines substations or protection and control systems preferred
Valid Class 5 drivers license

Required Skills

Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary project environments
Ability to deliver projects across full lifecycle (design to commissioning)
Proficiency in CAD systems and engineering drawing standards
Experience with industry-standard engineering and analysis software
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing

Nice to Have

Previous experience with BC Hydro or utility sector projects
Experience with telecom and/or protection and control systems
Familiarity with BC Hydro engineering design practices and project delivery processes
Site experience on large infrastructure projects such as substations hydroelectric facilities or 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)