Website BC HYDRO
Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – Mechanical
Job Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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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:
· This position is part of the Engineers-in-Training (EIT) Program. The two year training program will provide you with valuable work experience that leads to a Professional Engineering Designation and a rewarding engineering career with BC Hydro. You’ll develop as an engineer through different types of work including: design, field work, and project management. You’ll accumulate skills, knowledge and professional relationships by completing four six-month rotations in engineering departments across our company, before returning to your home department. Your rotations will include at least one field rotation where you may work in a different region of the province. Right from the start, you will be working on real projects as a valued member of the team. You’ll receive technical training and professional development opportunities. The broad range of on-the-job experiences will help you build competence for registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC. With the program opening doors to countless opportunities within BC Hydro, you will be taking the first step on a career path with limitless potential. We’re looking for a diverse group of talented people who are strong communicators, adaptable, safety-conscious, eager to learn, responsible and able to work in various offices across the province. We regard work-life balance, training and development, and career growth as a basis for all our employees.
Qualifications:
· The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities
· Must be eligible for registration as an EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
· Two (2) years or less work experience towards EGBC’s Professional Engineer requirement
· Strong English communication skills including strengths in verbal and technical writing, analysis, presentation and interpersonal communication
· Ability to work independently, take initiative, and recognize when guidance is required
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
· A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5 in good standing.
· Most roles are based in Burnaby at the Edmonds office. However, the role may involve a temporary move to a facility outside of the Lower Mainland.
· This position has a start date in June, 2027 with approximately 2 weeks of orientation at the Trades Training Centre in Surrey. 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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by October 12, 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