Senior Stations Engineer
Location: Lower Mainland, BC - must work in Edmonds office twice per week
T4 rate: $75/ - $83/
Incorporated Rate: $85/ - $100/
Additional Experience and Role Accountabilities
* This role requires experience with the design of electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and demonstrated experience working with utility design solutions a in an electric utility environment.
* This position is needed to help with an increasing work load in capital project, emergency replacement and restoration work, asset management strategic OMA work programs and Owners Engineer review work.
* Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with BC Hydro project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
* Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
* Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro Design Practices.
* Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
* Design for the following Electrical Systems related to Transmission Stations: o Ground Grid o Site Layout and equipment clearances o Control, feeder and compressor buildings o Electrical equipment supports
* Perform various engineering calculations: short-circuit forces, ampacity, cable design, lightning protection, voltage drop, indoor and outdoor lighting, etc. Additional Education and Skills
* Ability to provide technical directions to junior engineers
* Ability to manage design tasks including scope, schedule and cost
* Ability to find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus
* Ability to communicate efficiently including verbal and technical writing in the English language, analytical, interpersonal communications and presentation skills
* Experience in project management including estimating, cost control and project administration
Must be:
P.Eng registered with EGBC;
Strong communication skills;
Provide own laptop and cell phone;
Experience with 3D design systems such as Autodesk Inventor is considered an asset;
Candidate is required to have a Notarius digital seal for EGBC;
Experience with 3D design systems such as Autodesk Inventor is considered an asset;
Education and Skills
* Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
* BC Hydro uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius
* Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
* Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
* Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software
* Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
This role requires regular or occasional attendance at a BC Hydro workplace(s) and as such will be subject to BC Hydro's Contractor Vaccination Policy. This policy requires all contractor resources to be fully vaccinated by January 10, 2022 or prior to the work assignment start date whichever date is later.