Engineering Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

Transmission Planning EIT

Location: Burnaby, BC
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Approximately 2 Days per Week in Office
Travel: Minimal

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Transmission Planning EIT to support one of British Columbia’s largest utility providers. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career electrical engineer to gain hands-on experience in transmission planning, facility ratings, regulatory compliance, and power system asset data.

The successful candidate will support the Transmission Sustainment Planning Specialist Engineer in meeting deliverables associated with FAC-008 and FERC 881, with a focus on maintaining accurate transmission facility ratings, supporting compliance activities, and improving asset data quality.

Responsibilities

• Respond to project-related facility rating requests by reviewing available documentation, identifying additional information requirements, and preparing facility ratings for project teams.
• Support the annual review and maintenance of transmission facility ratings.
• Coordinate with approximately 20–30 external entities to obtain current ratings for jointly owned transmission lines and update records accordingly.
• Review existing ratings for internally owned transmission lines and complete required updates.
• Update facility ratings as new engineering reports and technical information become available through the FAC-008 sustainment program.
• Support Transmission System Operations and Transmission Planning teams with requests for information regarding existing facility ratings.
• Assist with preparation of FAC-008 RSAW documentation and regulatory audits.
• Support technical and data requests during audits.
• Assist with updates to engineering standards, facility rating methodologies, and associated technical documentation.
• Support asset data quality initiatives, including data entry, validation, corrections, and ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support continuous improvement of facility rating information.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or eligible for registration.
• Entry level to one year of relevant engineering experience or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Experience or aptitude for maintaining and updating technical engineering documentation.
• Ability to review and update facility rating memos.
• Ability to learn complex engineering and compliance processes through on-the-job training.
• Interest in or exposure to power systems, transmission lines, transmission planning, or utility engineering.
• Strong written communication skills, particularly for technical documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD systems, drawing standards, and engineering design/analysis software.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to Have

• Previous co-op, internship, or project experience within the utility or energy sector.
• Exposure to transmission planning or power system engineering.
• Understanding of regulatory or compliance-related engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with FAC-008, FERC 881, facility ratings, or reliability compliance.
• Programming knowledge.

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com