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Engineer 2 (Transmission Planning)
Engineer 2 (Transmission Planning)BC Hydro • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
Engineer 2 (Transmission Planning)

Engineer 2 (Transmission Planning)

BC Hydro • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Hours of work : Full-time (37.5 hrs / week)

No. of positions : 1

About the job : The successful candidate will join the Transmission Planning group as a transmission planning engineer. The core function of Transmission Planning is to develop BC Hydro near‑term and long‑term transmission system plans to meet BC Hydro's future business need of providing reliable, affordable and cost‑effective electric supply services to the customers in BC as well as ensure Mandatory Reliability Standard (MRS) compliance with NERC Transmission Planning Standards (TPL‑001‑4) and WECC Planning Criteria.

  • Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower‑level position.

What you’ll do

  • Perform power system analysis including load flow study and transient stability simulation for a regional transmission system to identify potential system constraints, develop viable system reinforcement alternatives, and verify system performance of the recommended solutions.
  • Be responsible for an assigned regional transmission system and develop both near‑term (up to 5 years) and long‑term (greater than 5 years) transmission reinforcement plans.
  • Prepare annual TPL assessment report for an assigned regional transmission system to demonstrate BC Hydro's compliance to MRS or NERC Standards from transmission planning perspective.
  • Conduct transmission voltage customer (TVC) load interconnection system impact study (SIS), initiate transmission reinforcement project scope to accommodate new load supplies, and draft load interconnection SIS reports including all technical inputs from various disciplines including Station Planning, Transmission Line Design, Analytical Studies, Protection and Controls Planning, Telecom Planning, etc.
  • Initiate transmission reinforcement projects by providing justification, option comparison, probabilistic reliability study, economic analysis, and risk assessment. Prepare project investment summary to support BC Hydro Capital Planning process and capital project development process.
  • As delegate of project initiator, support a project through the BC Hydro capital infrastructure project delivery process, including Needs Identification, Conceptual Design, Feasibility Design and Project Definition Phase.
  • Respond to information inquiries from the public, provincial government, BC Utility Commission, etc. to fulfill BC Hydro's commitments specified in Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), regulatory process and Revenue Requirement Application (RRA), as well as from public consultation process for capital investment justification and project development.
  • Play the role of subject matter expert in system planning to support various BC Hydro business processes, including power system modelling, system operations, distribution planning, Integrated Resource Planning, load interconnections, transmission asset sustaining (both lines and stations), economic development, key account customer services, etc.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders in addressing service requests for performing specialized studies, such as load forecast, load interconnections, generation interconnections, integrated resource planning, capital planning, economic business development, etc.
  • Provide leadership and chair meetings for any technical discussion related to transmission system planning with internal and external stakeholders.
  • What you bring

  • Graduated with a Bachelors Degree or higher academic degree in Electrical Engineering, recognized by Canadian Universities with experience in Electric Power System.
  • To be considered as an Engineer 2, applicants must be registered or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
  • To be considered as an Engineer 1, applicants must be registered or eligible for immediate registration, as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
  • Demonstrated experience in electric power system studies specifically related to load flow, voltage stability, transient stability, etc.
  • Hands‑on skills on transmission system analysis using power system simulation tools : PSS / E, GE‑PSLF, DSATools.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with strong academic background on power system, expertise in planning and operation of transmission systems, and knowledge of power utility business, transmission services and public utility regulation.
  • Knowledge on electromagnetics simulation is an asset.
  • What we offer

  • Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower‑level position.
  • 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
  • Need to maintain continuous employment : EGBC : Engineers & GeoScientists BC = In Good Standing P.Eng. : Professional Engineer = In Good Standing.

    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.

    What else you should know

    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 or click ‘Apply’.

    On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

    Seniority level

  • Associate
  • Employment type

  • Full‑time
  • Job function

  • Engineering, Project Management, and General Business
  • Industries

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