Job Location: Burnaby
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)
Annual Salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00
No. of positions: 2
Closing date: October 16, 2026
About the job:
What you’ll do
- The Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering Division is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of BC Hydro’s protection and control systems and networks. These systems ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the electrical grid while meeting the needs of planners, regulators, customers, and stakeholders. As a Specialist Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in verifying and approving P&C systems before they are placed into service. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure assets are properly installed, tested, and commissioned. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic environment. While based in Burnaby, the position includes travel to sites across British Columbia and occasional travel within North America. Key responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject matter expert in P&C commissioning for projects
- Act as Professional of Record (PoR) for commissioning results
- Lead testing and commissioning of complex P&C systems and equipment
- Develop and review commissioning and staging plans in coordination with engineering teams and the Control Center
- Review and approve commissioning deliverables and test results
- Provide oversight and technical guidance for commissioning activities
- Support field commissioning teams and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning
- Participate in constructability reviews and project planning
- Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members Additional accountabilities:
- Validate field test results and provide final approval as PoR
- Collaborate with Field Operations, Quality Management, and project teams to ensure timely issue resolution
- Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and quality practices
- Identify risks and develop practical, value-driven engineering solutions
- Lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent the team in technical forums
- Support departmental objectives and performance goals
What you bring
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.
- Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission systems, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, or systems engineering
- At least 4 years of experience leading and coordinating P&C commissioning on medium to large projects
- Strong understanding of transmission system operations and multidisciplinary project impacts
- Experience in P&C design, settings, or systems engineering is considered an asset
- Strong commissioning experience with P&C systems is highly desirable
- Excellent leadership, communication, and technical writing skills
- Solid understanding of project management principles
- Familiarity with BC Hydro design practices and project delivery processes is an asset
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
- You will be joining a team of inclusive, collaborative, and motivated people in a working environment that focuses on developing its employees. We have structured training plans to ensure a wide array of technical skillsets are developed and dynamic opportunities are provided to each team member to deepen areas of expertise.
- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.
- Applicants who do not meet full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level position.
- Please note, this posting is for a Full Time Regular position. Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s 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. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Closing Date: 2026-10-16 For internal use: 52406430
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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