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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 (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
Qualifications:
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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: 2026-07-17 Closing Date: 2026-08-09 52406430 For internal use
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by August 9, 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