Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,632
Employers: 1,442

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,195Across 639 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.82Across 53 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $128,459Across 28 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%109 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,695 listings
On-site: 61%2,820 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (261), AtkinsRéalis (132), Stantec (131).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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BC Hydro

Intermediate Civil/Structural Engineer - Transmission Stations

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Pay: $89,900 to $113,700 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 16, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive and comprehensive design experience in the Civil/Structural engineering field
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 21, 2026

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Original job description

Job Location: Burnaby

Employment type: Permanent

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

Annual Salary: $ 89,900.00 - 113,700.00

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: October 16, 2026

About the job:

What you’ll do

The Transmission Stations Division is anticipating a number of exciting major projects which includes the construction of new Indoor and Outdoor Substations along with the expansion of existing ones within BC Hydro’s Transmission system. We currently have a challenging and exciting opportunity for an intermediate level Civil/Structural Engineer in the Stations Division. The individual shall be a Professional Engineer registered with EGBC. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing civil/structural designs related primarily to electrical substation work. The work will be in a multidiscipline team environment requiring coordination and collaboration to ensure successful project completion. Stations Civil Design would include the use of Advanced Design Tools to create 3D models in close collaboration with other disciplines as part of this work. Specific Duties:

Structural design, analysis and detailing for Concrete, Steel, Masonry and Timber structures associated with Electrical Substations such as:

Control and Feeder buildings

Electrical equipment (Transformers, Circuit Breakers, etc.) supports and foundations

Transmission line termination structures and foundations

Concrete manholes/vaults, cable trenches and cable duct banks

Modification, repair and upgrade of existing substation structures

Seismic analysis and design of substation structures Civil design, analysis and detailing for substation site development such as:

Station site preparation

Station access road

Retaining walls

Site drainage, culverts and ditches

Oil spill catchment and containment systems

Manage civil/structural engineering assignments which include the preparation of drawings, reports and technical specification

Prepare engineering design budget

Provide construction support and conduct field review

Perform civil/structural condition assessment of existing electrical switchyard facilities

Conduct design check and review

Act as BC Hydro's "Owner's Engineer" by reviewing and commenting on the work of external service providers to ensure designs comply to BC Hydro Engineering Standards, Design Codes, accepted engineering practices and constructability criteria.

What you bring

Civil Engineering degree recognized by Canadian Universities and EGBC

Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)

Minimum of 4 years of progressive and comprehensive design experience in the Civil/Structural engineering field

Technical experience in civil/structural engineering design relevant to electrical utility power system

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficiency with the use of drawing markup tools, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, BlueBeam and Autodesk Design Review.

Ability to use standard industry Structural design/analysis software (such as SAP2000, S-Concrete and S-Foundation, etc.)

Knowledge in the use of 3D design software will be considered an asset, such as CIVIL3D, REVIT, INVENTOR and INFRAWORKS The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following:

Effective verbal and written communication skills including technical report writing and presentation skills

Successful undertaking of multiple engineering assignments simultaneously

A self-starter with initiative and good problem-solving skills

A team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

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

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

Candidates with lesser relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a lower level role.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: In good standing. 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. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3

Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Closing Date: 2026-10-16 For internal use: 52515856

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click 'Apply'

You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site.

On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing civil and structural designs for electrical substations, including concrete, steel, and foundation systems. They will also manage engineering assignments, conduct field reviews, and act as an owner's engineer to ensure compliance with standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Civil Engineering degree and be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC. A minimum of 4 years of progressive design experience in civil or structural engineering is required.

Skills

Civil engineering
Structural engineering
Substation design
3D modeling
Seismic analysis
Technical report writing
Project management
Engineering design
Construction support
Field review
AutoCAD
SAP2000
S-Concrete
S-Foundation
BlueBeam
Autodesk Design Review

Benefits

Paid vacation days
Lifetime pension
Flexible work model
Training and development courses

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transmission Stations
Substations
Concrete
Steel
Masonry
Timber
Seismic Analysis
3D Modeling
SAP2000
S-Concrete
S-Foundation
BlueBeam
Autodesk Design Review
Professional Engineer
EGBC
BC Hydro
Construction
Site Development
Drainage
Oil Spill Containment
Technical Specifications
Field Review
Owner's Engineer
Utilities
Infrastructure
Project Management
Design Codes
Safety Sensitive

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