Job Title : Specialist Project Engineer – Transmission (Lines)
Level : E5 – Project Engineer Specialist Consultant
Contract Duration : January 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027
Start Date : January 12, 2026
Rates :
- Max INC Rate : $125.78 / hr
- Max T4 Rate : $103.95 / hr
Role Overview
Seeking a Specialist Project Engineer – Transmission (Lines) to support medium to high complexity capital projects. The successful consultant will work with cross‑functional and multi‑discipline teams to ensure designs are safe, technically sound, compliant with requirements, and delivered on time and within budget. This role requires deep transmission engineering expertise, strong leadership capability, and the ability to independently resolve complex technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Apply advanced engineering judgment to develop safe, effective engineering solutions for medium to highly complex transmission projectsLead and coordinate multi‑discipline design teams across planning, design, construction, and commissioning phasesDevelop, review, and approve engineering designs, technical reports, drawings, and specificationsResolve complex and unusual engineering and field issues through independent studies and technical analysisEstablish design bases, criteria, and concepts for major work assignmentsMonitor and manage safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives, including progress reporting and schedule coordinationReview contractor deliverables, recommend payments, and support cost and scope controlProvide technical guidance, mentoring, and advice to other engineering professionalsSupport engineering practice by contributing to standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiativesCommunicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and delivery partnersDefine scopes of engineering services and assess work progress against standards, objectives, and specificationsRequired Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or related engineering disciplineRegistered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for immediate registrationMinimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience, with significant focus on transmission engineering within an electrical utility environmentMinimum 4 years of experience leading and coordinating multi‑discipline design teams on medium to large infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of transmission systems, operations, and system impactsExperience across the full project lifecycle from conceptual design through construction, testing, and commissioningValid Class 5 Driver’s LicenseAdditional Assets
Experience with transmission line planning, design, and constructionExperience with substations, protection and control, and telecom systemsPrevious electric utility experienceExperience managing Owner’s reviews of externally delivered engineering workSite experience on large construction projects such as transmission lines, substations, or hydroelectric facilitiesPrior project management experienceTechnical Skills
Familiarity with CAD systems and utility drawing standardsProficiency with industry‑standard engineering design and analysis softwareIntermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong written and verbal English communication skillsProfessional Practice Requirements
Consultant must hold their own sole practitioner Permit to Practice or work under their firm’s Permit to Practice with EGBCAll work will be performed under BC Hydro’s Professional Practice Management Plan and Quality Management PillarEngineering work sealed by the Registrant must include the Registrant’s or firm#J-18808-Ljbffr