Job Description

Overview

The E4 Engineer is a senior professional engineer who applies sound engineering judgment to deliver safe, high-quality engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium-complexity projects and operations at BC Hydro. This role supports projects through design, commissioning, and operational phases while ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop safe and reliable engineering solutions by performing design development, technical analysis, problem resolution, and interpretation of engineering standards and specifications for BC Hydro generation facilities.

• Support project and operations management by:

  • Proposing changes to plans and cost estimates

  • Preparing progress and technical reports

  • Recommending contractor payments

  • Coordinating schedules and field activities

• Resolve complex and unusual engineering challenges through independent technical studies, analysis, and professional judgment.

• Recommend and validate engineering designs that support successful commissioning, operation, and project completion.

• Contribute to BC Hydro’s engineering practice and technical standards, including mentoring and providing technical guidance to other engineering professionals.

• Perform field coordination and problem-solving activities, working closely with construction, commissioning, and operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for registration.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience
  (Candidates with 6–8 years of experience may be considered with appropriate rates.)

• Minimum 2 years of electrical commissioning experience

• Strong computer proficiency and ability to use industry-standard design and analysis software

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability in field coordination and technical problem solving

• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Intermediate English skills for a professional work environment

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Protection and control commissioning experience

• Experience with hydroelectric power generation facilities