Role: Intermediate Structural Engineer
Location: Burnaby, BC
Contract Duration: 2026-11-16 - 2027-11-26
Max T4: $68.43
Max INC: $82.80/
General Description
The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.
Experience and Role Accountabilities
- A minimum four (4) years of in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
- Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform activities such as developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on low to medium complexity assignments for projects and/or operations.
- Assist project or operations management to meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by performing activities such as proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules and other similar tasks.
- Participate in BC Hydro’s engineering practice by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and making typical decisions related to standard methods and designs so that BC Hydro’s engineering standards are maintained.
- Perform periodic tasks independently which may include on-site construction quality control and monitoring to ensure design compliance.
- Engage with BC Hydro’s senior engineering team where engineering problems are difficult, complex, or unusual to support BC Hydro’s management of engineering risk.
Important Notes
- Prior to commencement on assignment, the selected candidate must have their own sole practitioner, or the use of their firm’s, Permit to Practice with EGBC.
- BC Registrants provided to BC Hydro through this assignment shall work under BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan, Quality Management Pillar. The Registrant shall apply their own or their firm’s Permit to Practice Number to work that is Sealed by the Registrant. Retention and preservation of all project documentation produced by the Registrant during their contract with BC Hydro will be retained by BC Hydro to satisfy EGBC Bylaws.
Education and Skills
- University graduate in applied science or engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction
- BC Hydro uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius
- Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
- Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
Experience / Skills
- Minimum 4 years of structural engineering experience in Canada.
- Collaborates well working in a multi-discipline team.
- Must be independent and work effectively with general direction and seek guidance when appropriate.
- A team player that is approachable, takes initiatives, and is a proven problem solver.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated report writing skills.
- Can engage effectively with contractors and officials in a professional manner
- Demonstrated experience in structural assessment, design, rehabilitation, and construction activity support.
- Demonstrated working experience in the design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, with working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and engineering practices.
- working knowledge of common industry construction practices in British Columbia.
- Practical understanding of safety in the field / thorough understanding of environmental effects and impacts of existing conditions, construction activities, and permanent installations
- Familiar with codes and design requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction and the permitting process.
- Demonstrated understanding of EGBC professional practice requirements, including quality management, document control, engineering checks and reviews, records management, and retention of engineering documentation.
- Ability to serve as Professional of Record (PoR) for non-standard designs including undertaking engineering tasks assigned by senior engineer for complex designs, assess field conditions and develop practical engineering solutions to support project delivery.
- Experience with construction staging, temporary works, excavation support systems, and constructability reviews.
- Working experience with structural analysis software such as S-Frame, SAP2000, STAAD, and common industry software.
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) and common office environment software.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural Engineering by recognized universities in Canada.
- Registered P.Eng. (Civil/Structural) in good standing with EGBC.
- Prior to commencement on assignment, the selected candidate must have their own sole practitioner, or the use of their firm’s, Permit to Practice with EGBC.
- The candidate shall work under BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan, Quality Management Pillar. The Registrant shall apply their own or their firm’s Permit to Practice Number to work that is Sealed by the Registrant. Retention and preservation of all project documentation produced by the Registrant during their contract with BC Hydro will be retained by BC Hydro to satisfy EGBC Bylaws.
- Current confined space entry training and fall arrest training (successful candidate may acquire within 1 month of start of work for BC Hydro).
- PSSP 2, 3, and DBC(can be provided by BCH).
Nice-to-have skills and qualifications
- Experience working for a Canadian utility owner is an asset.
- Experience performing a variety of structural non-destructive testing (NDT) for reinforced concrete structures is considered an asset.
- Experience with structural concrete repair and rehabilitation is an asset.
- Experience with seismic retrofit of existing structures is an asset.
- Knowledge and experience in design related to Distribution plant including U/G and O/H - may include feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed design, field work, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in structural assessment, design, rehabilitation, and construction activity support of reinforced concrete utility structures, including maintenance holes, vaults, duct banks, and other underground infrastructure.
- Familiar with MMCD, MoTT Utilities Manual, CoV Utilities Design Manual, etc. and design and permitting requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Bridge design knowledge is considered an asset.
- Experience with asset structural condition assessment, risk-based prioritization, and rehabilitation planning for aging infrastructure is an asset.
Location details
- The candidate must reside in the Lower Mainland in BC.
- Flexible work model based on business needs.
- Must be willing to work from the BC Hydro office for 5 days a week during training and familiarization with the work and team (potentially first 6-7 months).
- Role may switch to hybrid subject to the needs of the business and approval by management.
- The position is based out of BC Hydro’s Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.
- Relocation assistance will not be provided by BC Hydro.
Travel requirements
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver License - must be willing to travel including by plane and by boat.
- Must have access to a personal vehicle and smartphone and be able to use them for business purposes as required.
Any role specializations or niche expertise needed
- Requires working outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to construction-related elements and may include walking in steep grades and long distances occasionally
- Must be comfortable using ladders, fall arrest harnesses, and other PPE, during field work activities
- Must be knowledgeable and comfortable using the latest remote working technologies to correspond and collaborate with project stakeholders.
- May require working nights or weekends occasionally based on project needs.
