Engineer (E5) – Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS) Assurance

Location: Edmonds, BC (preferred) | Fully Remote Option Available
Organization: BC Hydro
Duration: 12 months
Max INC Rate: $140.78
Max T4 Rate: $116.35

Position Overview

BC Hydro is seeking a senior-level Engineer (E5) to support and strengthen its Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS) Assurance and regulatory compliance programs. This role is ideal for a seasoned utility professional with deep experience in electric grid operations and planning, particularly within NERC Operating & Planning (O&P) or comparable regulatory frameworks.

The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor, regulatory representative, and technical authority—ensuring alignment between operational practices and evolving compliance requirements while reinforcing governance, oversight, and assurance practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Interpret O&P standards and advise business units on compliance expectations, risk exposure, and control effectiveness.

• Represent BC Hydro in communications with regulatory bodies including Western Electricity Coordinating Council and industry stakeholders.

• Monitor emerging reliability standards and regulatory developments; assess organizational impact and coordinate internal responses.

• Prepare and shape regulatory filings, including standards adoption assessments and incident reporting.

• Participate in incident investigations and make final compliance determinations.

Assurance & Governance

• Conduct compliance assessments, control reviews, and testing activities.

• Evaluate compliance narratives, supporting evidence, and internal controls; recommend improvements to strengthen oversight and assurance frameworks.

• Review and endorse documentation and evidence packages.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and trend analyses for leadership.

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance governance, risk management, and assurance practices.

Collaboration & Advisory

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, planning, and real-time operations teams to ensure technical practices align with regulatory obligations.

• Deliver training, coaching, and mentorship to enhance organizational understanding of reliability standards.

• Influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders in complex regulatory environments.

General Description (E5 – Engineer)

The E5 Engineer applies advanced engineering knowledge and independent judgment to deliver innovative engineering, planning, and quality management services for medium- to high-complexity projects and operational initiatives—safely, on time, and within budget.

This role involves:

• Developing safe engineering solutions through analysis, design interpretation, and technical problem-solving.

• Resolving complex engineering and field challenges through independent studies and sound technical judgment.

• Contributing to technical standards development and advancing engineering best practices.

• Defining scopes of work, establishing design criteria, and approving technical documentation.

• Making complex technical decisions related to engineering methods, criteria, and resource management.

• Supporting contractor oversight, schedule coordination, cost management, and progress reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• University degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience in Mandatory Reliability Standards compliance).

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.

• Senior-level experience in compliance, governance, or regulatory oversight.

• Deep knowledge of electrical grid operations and planning frameworks, including familiarity with NERC O&P standards.

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

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (in good standing).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Assets:

• Experience with governance and reliability frameworks such as North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Western Electricity Coordinating Council, or EEI.

• Familiarity with maintenance, vegetation management, planning, and real-time grid operations.

• Experience contributing to regulatory filings and compliance audits.

• Familiarity with CAD systems, drawing standards, and industry design/analysis software.

• Experience with digital sign and seal platforms such as Notarius.

Professional Practice Requirements

• The selected candidate must maintain their own (or their firm’s) Permit to Practice with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

• Work will be performed under BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan (Quality Management Pillar).

• The Registrant must apply their own or firm’s Permit to Practice number to sealed work.

• All project documentation produced during the contract will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC Bylaws.

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic, collaborative compliance leader who thrives in cross-functional environments.

• A clear communicator capable of translating complex standards into practical guidance.

• A mentor and influencer who builds trust and drives results in complex regulatory landscapes.

• A professional grounded in curiosity, integrity, and adaptability.