Job Description

Role: Engineer-E3 – Electrical Maintenance & Reliability
Location: Burnaby, BC – Edmonds Office (Hybrid, onsite Wednesday and Thursday)
Duration: 12 months (November 16, 2026 – November 15, 2027)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Max INC Rate: $82.80/
Max T4 Rate: $70.17/

Role Overview

BC Hydro is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (E3) to support the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, developing maintenance procedures, identifying spare parts requirements, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of electrical generation assets.

The successful candidate will have experience in electrical equipment maintenance, commissioning, and reliability within the power utility, oil and gas, or heavy industrial sectors. The position requires collaboration with engineering subject matter experts, field personnel, and regulatory compliance teams to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment.
• Prepare maintenance procedures, maintenance instructions, inspection records, and supporting technical documentation.
• Identify and select required spare parts to support equipment reliability and ongoing operations.
• Develop maintenance strategies and commissioning plans for electrical and protection and control (P&C) equipment.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and equipment manuals.
• Analyze equipment operation, potential failure modes, and maintenance requirements to prevent failures.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective actions and preventive maintenance improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering subject matter experts, field personnel, and regulatory compliance teams.
• Support engineering design, analysis, planning, estimating, and quality management activities.
• Conduct technical assessments and recommend safe engineering solutions in accordance with BC Hydro standards.
• Support project and operations management in meeting safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Perform site inspections and construction quality monitoring when required.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are completed safely, within budget, and on schedule.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum four (4) years of engineering experience in equipment maintenance, commissioning, or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or registered in another jurisdiction and eligible for registration with EGBC.
• Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or resolving failures involving electrical equipment in power utilities, oil and gas, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and/or commissioning plans for electrical and P&C assets.
• Strong understanding of electrical equipment operation, failure mechanisms, and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.

Experience with electrical equipment such as:

• Diesel generators
• Medium- and low-voltage transformers, including oil-filled and dry-type transformers
• Power circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and surge arresters
• Switchgear and power distribution panels
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• DC power supply systems, batteries, and chargers
• Control and monitoring systems
• Electrical protection and control equipment
• Familiarity with CAD systems, engineering drawing standards, and industry design/analysis software.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, decision-making, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Previous experience supporting hydroelectric generation facilities.
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support engineering and maintenance activities.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the Lower Mainland and be available to work onsite at BC Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby every Wednesday and Thursday.
• Before starting the assignment, the selected candidate must have their own or their firm's Permit to Practice with EGBC.
• Engineering work will be performed under BC Hydro's Professional Practice Management Plan, Quality Management Pillar.
• The engineer must apply their own or their firm's Permit to Practice number to sealed engineering work.
• Digital signing and sealing may require a subscription to Notarius.
• Engineering documentation produced during the assignment will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC requirements.