Distribution Standards Engineers

Distribution Standards Engineers

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)

Annual Salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

No. of positions: 3

Closing date: November 2, 2026

ABOUT THE JOB

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and maintain standards - Create, revise, and update construction, design, and commissioning

standards for BC Hydro's Distribution System within your team's area of expertise.

• Equipment evaluation and approval - Plan and conduct field trials, assess new equipment and

technologies, and collaborate with field crews and vendors to approve equipment for system-wide use.

• Provide technical expertise - Serve as a subject matter resource to Distribution Engineering, Distribution

Design, Asset Planning, and Operations teams, offering guidance on standards interpretation, equipment

application, and complex technical issues within your team's specialty.

• Investigate and resolve engineering challenges - Analyze and resolve a range of complex and unique

engineering problems, including failure investigations and safety-related assessments.

• Stakeholder engagement - Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus,

encourage innovation, and develop engineering solutions that prioritize safety, environmental protection,

cost-effectiveness, and the needs of employees and the public.

• Support modernization initiatives - Contribute to the advancement of standards development processes,

including adoption of modern engineering design tools and AI-assisted workflows.

• Build professional relationships - Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and

cross-functional teams to set priorities, evaluate work impacts, and address concerns.

• Work with independence - Operate within broad objectives and guidelines, exercising sound

engineering judgment and consulting your manager on critical or high-impact projects.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized or accredited university. Candidates with

degrees in other engineering disciplines may be considered where substantial relevant experience can be

demonstrated.

• Registration, or demonstrated progress toward registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT

with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Equivalent professional registration with other Canadian or

international jurisdictions will also be considered.

• Relevant engineering experience. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles. Candidates with lesser

qualifications may be considered for junior roles including engineers in training.

• Demonstrate experience in overhead and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at

voltages up to 35 kV.

• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to clearly explain technical options,

present solutions to diverse audiences, and tailor your approach to different levels of understanding.

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• Exhibit proven leadership, teamwork, relationship management, and interpersonal abilities.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Apply practical knowledge and sound judgment to effectively analyze and resolve issues.

• Systems, Automation, and Protection - Experience with distribution automation, medium voltage

electrical equipment, protection and control systems, SCADA, relaying, or related technologies.

• Customer Electrical Services - Experience with customer connection standards, metering, service

entrance requirements, or the interface between utility and customer-owned electrical systems.

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.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and

drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

• This role has been posted as a senior engineer and candidates with less or more experience may be

considered for an appropriate role.

• Candidates must be willing to travel.

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain a Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.

• Applicants will be assessed based on: educational qualifications, standing with EGBC, experience (years,

relevancy and quality), as well as their core competencies.

• Internationally trained engineers may be considered if eligible for EGBC registration.

• LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) may be considered for applicants who are eligible for either

their P.Eng or EIT registration with EGBC.

• Roles based at BC Hydro's Edmonds campus in Burnaby, BC in a 'hybrid' role, requiring in office work 2

to 3 days/ week.

• Note: While the closing date is listed as the 30th of each month, this posting will remain open. Shortlisted

candidates may be contacted earlier than this date.

• Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must

meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. 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

https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’.

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