Job Description

Position Summary

BC Hydro is seeking an intermediate Engineer E3 to join the Transmission Stations and Lines Estimating team. The successful candidate will support capital and maintenance projects by preparing cost estimates, developing project schedules, coordinating engineering activities, and providing technical support for transmission station and transmission line projects. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with BC Hydro engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and project schedules for rehabilitation, upgrade, and expansion projects.
• Support planning and execution of transmission station and transmission line projects.
• Manage assigned work packages, including scope, schedule, and cost.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Present cost estimates and project information to management.
• Monitor construction methods, market conditions, and cost trends.
• Perform engineering analysis and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Act as the Professional of Record for engineering documents, where required.
• Conduct occasional site visits throughout British Columbia.
• Support construction quality assurance and design compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC or eligible for registration.
• Minimum four years of engineering experience in estimating, design, or construction of utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum two years of direct cost estimating experience, preferably for substations or transmission lines.
• Experience developing project schedules and cost estimates.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence.

Preferred Experience

• Transmission stations and substations
• Transmission line projects (69 kV–500 kV)
• Capital planning
• Protection & Control
• SCADA/Telecommunications
• Primavera P6
• @RISK or equivalent risk analysis software
• Owner's estimate preparation
• Construction management
• Field experience on large infrastructure projects

Technical Skills

• Cost estimating
• Project planning and scheduling
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Engineering standards and construction methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong stakeholder management and teamwork
• Sound engineering judgment
• Adaptability in changing project environments

Professional Requirements

• Permit to Practice with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) prior to assignment.
• Ability to use BC Hydro's digital signing and sealing technology.
• Compliance with BC Hydro's Professional Practice Management Plan.