Transmission Line Engineer

Role: Engineer E3 – Electrical Transmission Lines
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Edmonds, BC (Hybrid)
Max T4: $68.43/
Max INC: $82.80/

Role Overview
The Engineer E3 is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional responsible for delivering engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services on low to medium complexity projects. The role ensures all work is completed safely, with quality, on time, and within budget, while adhering to BC Hydro’s engineering standards and practices. This position focuses on electrical transmission line design (overhead and underground) within a utility environment, supporting projects across the full lifecycle from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop safe and effective engineering solutions using sound judgment and initiative for design, analysis, and problem-solving on assigned projects
• Interpret engineering specifications and standards to produce accurate and compliant designs
• Support project and operations teams in meeting safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives
• Prepare estimates, progress reports, and recommend contractor payments
• Coordinate work schedules and contribute to overall project planning and execution
• Conduct independent engineering studies, analysis, and evaluations to support decision-making
• Perform field reviews and on-site construction quality control to ensure design compliance
• Engage senior engineering resources when addressing complex or non-standard problems
• Prepare complete design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates
• Produce signed and sealed engineering deliverables as Professional of Record (PoR)
• Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others
• Manage design tasks including scope, cost, and schedule

Transmission Line Engineering Responsibilities
• Design overhead transmission lines and underground cable systems for voltages ranging from 60kV to 500kV
• Prepare engineering documentation including reports, specifications, calculations, and test plans in accordance with BC Hydro standards

Perform engineering calculations such as:

Electrical clearances
EMF and electrostatic field analysis
Induction and interference studies
Transient overvoltages and switching studies
Ampacity calculations
Lightning protection and grounding design
Soil resistivity and arcing studies
Develop designs and specifications for transmission line components including surge arresters, disconnect switches, and lightning protection systems
Support construction activities through technical assistance and field reviews
• Prepare detailed technical reports with findings, recommendations, and conclusions for internal and external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), or eligible for registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
• Minimum 4 years of progressive engineering experience
• Experience in transmission lines, substations, or protection and control systems preferred
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary project environments
• Ability to deliver projects across full lifecycle (design to commissioning)
• Proficiency in CAD systems and engineering drawing standards
• Experience with industry-standard engineering and analysis software
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing

Nice to Have

• Previous experience with BC Hydro or utility sector projects
• Experience with telecom and/or protection and control systems
• Familiarity with BC Hydro engineering design practices and project delivery processes
• Site experience on large infrastructure projects such as substations, hydroelectric facilities, or transmission lines

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a Permit to Practice (P2P) through EGBC prior to assignment start
• Work must comply with BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan (Quality Management Pillar)
• Engineer must apply their own or their firm’s Permit to Practice number to sealed work
• All engineering documentation produced will be retained by BC Hydro in accordance with EGBC bylaws
• May be required to use digital signing and sealing technology (e.g., Notarius)