Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Sr. Engineer – Substations Growth and Sustainment Department
Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8
Annual Salary: $ 107,000.00 – 135,300.00
Number of positions: 2
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Substations Growth and Sustainment Department (SGS) is responsible for planning, managing and sustaining more than 300 BC Hydro substations, i.e. providing planning and engineering expertise, developing business cases for all new substations, upgrades, expansions and substation equipment programs, creating strategic plans for the replacement / refurbishment /maintenance of substation equipment, for all high voltage/medium voltage, transmission and distribution substations. We currently have a challenging and exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineers in the department. Successful applicant will be offered a position commensurate with their level of experience.
Duties:
• Engages in the engineering of electrical utility systems and develops specialized expertise in the planning of transmission/ distribution substations.
• Provides leadership to prepare the long-term plans of the major and very complex new/existing substations.
• Conducts and analyzes technical and economic planning studies related to the expansion of BC Hydro’s electric system, including determining stations configurations, station capacities, voltage control, comparing system reinforcement alternatives, and specifying performance requirements for selected system reinforcement.
• Investigates, analyzes, and solves a variety of complex and unique engineering problems related to new and existing stations.
• Develops innovative engineering techniques, new approaches and applies existing criteria in novel ways in the planning of new substations and for new generation and load interconnections.
• Specifies major stations’ high voltage electrical equipment like power transformers, circuit breakers, shunt and series reactors/ capacitors etc.
• Develops assets plans relating to maintenance and replacement of major equipment.
• Contributes to the overall development and implementation of Asset Management strategies and policies.
• Conducts load interconnection system impact studies and writes reports.
• Imparts engineering knowledge and encourages the professional development of junior engineers.
• Develops and maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish department’s objectives.
• Manages multiple projects, initiates studies, develops business cases, assesses priorities and risks, monitors work to ensure it meets applicable engineering standards and business requirements.
• Collaborates with Transmission and Distribution Planning, Engineering, Field Operations, Project Delivery and Transmission and Distribution system Operations to develop optimized plans, implement the substations projects and support the system operation.
• Makes contribution to the yearly capital plan process, Integrated Resource Plans and Revenue Requirements Application
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities. A Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field is an asset.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a relevant field ideally in an electricity utility. Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower-level position.
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
• Experience in planning and/or design of high voltage substations.
• Experience in operation and maintenance would be an added asset.
• In-depth technical knowledge in planning of electric utility power systems up to 500 kV.
• In-depth knowledge of major substation equipment, such as power transformers, circuit breakers, shunt reactors/ capacitors instrument transformers and their specifications and applications are desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant CSA, IEC and IEEE standards applied to equipment specification and application guides.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, presentation and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with Asset Management (ISO 55000) policies, strategies, and standards, for asset planning is a benefit.
• Knowledge of transmission system analysis is an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
– A comprehensive benefits package
– A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
– A lifetime pension
– Flexible work model, depending on your role type
– Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
Required Driver’s License Type = Class 5
This posting is for 2 positions.
The job will be conducted in English.
Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada, V3N 4X8
Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by December 13, 2024.
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Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week