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Senior Engineer - Generation Stations P&C Design BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Base pay range: CA$107,000.00/yr - CA$135,300.00/yr Job Location: Burnaby, BC Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) No. of positions: 2 About the job: At BC Hydro, were working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented, inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If youre a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing , as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process. What youll do Lead detailed design of electrical generation protection and control systems as Professional of Record (POR), Project Engineer, or Owners Engineer, including electrical protection, generator/turbine control and monitoring, communication networks, water conveyance and spillway control systems, and safety instrumented systems. Support Mandatory Reliability Standards (MRS) compliance activities, including NERC CIP. Manage work packages across a range of projects, including work coordination, planning and scheduling, resource management, specification writing, capital cost estimation, technical direction, and support during installation and commissioning of P&C equipment. Develop innovative design solutions for complex challenges, including legacy system upgrades and integration of modern automation technologies. Review work by project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to engineering standards. Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development. Contribute to the development and review of internal engineering standards. Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities, assess impacts, and resolve issues. What you bring Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from a Canadian-recognized university. 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 5+ years in hydroelectric or thermal generation systems. Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for immediate registration. Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and proven ability to manage multiple projects and resources. Experience preparing technical specifications, evaluating tenders, and making award recommendations. Preferred Expertise Governor and exciter specification and integration design. Protection systems for generation station equipment (electrical and non-electrical). Automation control hardware/software using Schneider PLCs and HMIs. Functional Safety Systems. MRS compliance, including NERC CIP. Electrical system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., frequency response analysis, time-domain simulation, root locus, bode plots, load flow, short circuit). What we offer 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 prequalification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a precondition to employment. What else you should know A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain a Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for a lower level role. We may hire up to two Engineers from this posting. Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydros 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. Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at or click Apply on the BC Hydro Careers site. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Consulting Industries Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr