Engineering Team Lead – Control & Automation Design

Source: BC Hydro

Job Title: Engineering Team Lead – Control & Automation Design

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Annual Salary: $ 131,100.00 – 165,800.00

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We’re proud to be ranked as one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:

·       The Protection & Control Engineering Division provides engineering expertise for BC Hydro’s protection, control, automation, SCADA, and operational technology systems that support the safe, reliable, and secure operation of the provincial power system. The division serves as the technical authority for these disciplines and supports the full asset lifecycle, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, sustainment, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity stewardship.

·       The Protection & Control Engineering Division has an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Design based at BC Hydro’s Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC. Reporting to the P&C Design Department Manager, you will lead a team of engineers, technologists and contractors responsible for the design, sustainment, and modernization of transmission station industrial control systems (ICS), automation systems, and operational technology (OT) infrastructure.

·       You will lead the delivery of engineering solutions for BC Hydro’s capital and maintenance programs while advancing engineering quality, professional practice, cybersecurity, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical talent, shape engineering practices, and support critical infrastructure that enables the safe, reliable, and secure operation of BC Hydro’s electric system. Key Responsibilities:

·       Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.

·       Provide strategic direction, resource planning, and technical oversight to support the successful delivery of capital and maintenance programs.

·       Ensure engineering work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality, schedule, regulatory, and professional practice requirements.

·       Provide leadership for transmission station control, automation, ICS, and OT engineering practices, standards, asset stewardship, cybersecurity, and long-term technology planning.

·       Champion professional practice and quality management by ensuring compliance with EGBC requirements, BC Hydro standards, NERC CIP obligations, and industry best practices.

·       Build effective partnerships across Engineering, Operations, Integrated Planning, Project Delivery, and external service providers to achieve business objectives.

·       Represent the department through technical leadership, industry engagement, and participation in professional forums, working groups, and conferences.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. Preference may be given to candidates with specialization in control systems, automation, communications, or a related discipline.

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

·       Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the design, implementation, operation, or lifecycle management of utility industrial control systems, operational technology networks, automation systems, or comparable critical infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

·       Experience leading technical teams, programs, projects, or multidisciplinary engineering initiatives in a complex environment. Previous people leadership experience is an asset.

·       Proven ability to manage resources, technical risk, quality, schedules, and delivery outcomes while balancing business, operational, regulatory, and professional practice requirements.

·       Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills, with the ability to build trust, develop talent, and influence outcomes.

·       Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated success resolving complex technical and organizational challenges.

·       Extensive knowledge of utility industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT) networks, transmission station automation systems, and related communication technologies.

·       Experience applying cybersecurity principles and designing secure OT architectures within critical infrastructure environments.

·       Knowledge of utility, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure standards and frameworks, including IEC 61850, IEC 62443, IEC 62351, IEEE 1686, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, and applicable regulatory requirements affecting bulk electric system operational technology environments.

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 Join a team that plays a critical role in modernizing BC Hydro’s transmission infrastructure while supporting the safe, reliable, and secure delivery of electricity to British Columbians. This is an opportunity to provide leadership, influence strategic direction, and help develop the next generation of engineering talent.

·       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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
·       This is a hybrid position based at BC Hydro’s Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC, with a minimum in-office requirement of three days per week.

·       Occasional travel throughout British Columbia is required. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence in good standing is a condition of employment.

·       Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.

·       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.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by September 29, 2026.

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We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

·       We are safe.

·       We are here for our customers.

·       We are one team.

·       We include everyone.

·       We act with integrity and respect.

·       We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com

Flexible work model role definitions

·       IBEW/Field – No option to work from home

·       Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

·       Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

·       Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week