Electrical Engineer

Branch: ElectricAffiliation: Management & ExemptEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularExpected Hiring Range: $102,000.00 to $120,000.00 AnnuallyShort-term Incentive Eligible: YesWorkplace Flexibility: No Posting End Date: Open until filled As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers. We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.Position Overview Are you a problem-solver who believes there’s a silver lining for every problem?Are you a strong communicator with a natural ability to stay organized?Are you a team player who enjoys working and collaborating with colleagues to get the job done? If so, look no further! We want to hear from you! We’re looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. As part of our Engineering team on the electric side of the business, you’ll join a diverse team of employees we can’t do without! If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. Let’s rethink energy together. As our Electric Engineer, you will utilize professional level engineering to support the timely, safe and cost-effective operation of FortisBC’s electrical substations.In this role, you will: Lead multi-discipline teams to plan, estimate, and execute capital and non-routine projects at hydro generation dams. Produce estimates, schedules, installation packages, technical specifications, and evaluate technical alternatives. Prepare detailed commissioning packages, in support of the FortisBC capital plan. Support execution of projects, reviewing requirements and sequencing, for construction, commissioning activities. Participate in engineering investigations to troubleshoot, evaluate, and provide recommendations on operational issues. Assess and report safety hazards associated with maintenance of equipment. Provide operational support to FortisBC internal stakeholders. Provide engineering services for various aspects of generation dam design and equipment specifications. In year 1, you will: Familiarize and learn all about FortisBC’s standards, guidelines and practices related to this responsibility. Work in the field with PMO and Operations to understand FortisBC business. Build estimates and construction packages to support the multi-year project plan Build a strong knowledge base to understand equipment condition base maintenance. In year 2, you will: Handle all key responsibilities independently with minimal support from a supervisor. What it takes: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, plus two to seven years of experience in electrical engineering. Must meet registration requirements for Professional Engineering status with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. Experience in hydro facilities or a utility is considered and asset Experience in project management, construction management, and project engineering. Knowledge and understanding of control systems, power distribution, protection and controls, hydro generating units, and their functions within an electrical utility environment. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated filed experience, including equipment installation and commissioning. General understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering and construction concepts. Knowledge of PLC programming will be considered an asset. Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge with various commonly used software such as MS Teams, MS Office, MS-Project, and SharePoint. Ability to drive for results through planning, alignment, execution, and customer experience/responsiveness. Ability to make optimal decisions through accountability, judgement, problem-solving, prudent risk-taking, market/industry awareness, and maintaining customer focus. Ability to drive and implement prudent change through continuous improvement, challenge the status quo/innovation, flexibility/adaptability, and customer value – innovative customer solutions. Ability to build working relationships through respect & integrity, open communication, teamwork, negotiation/influence, and customer relationship management. Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community. To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information. FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

The Electrical Engineer will lead multi-discipline teams to plan, estimate, and execute capital and non-routine projects at hydro generation dams. They are also responsible for preparing technical specifications, commissioning packages, and providing operational support to internal stakeholders.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and meet registration requirements for Professional Engineering status with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. Two to seven years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within hydro facilities or a utility, is required.

• Competitive salary • Benefits package • Career development

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• Electrical engineering
• Project management
• Construction management
• Control systems
• Power distribution
• Protection and controls
• Hydro generating units
• Equipment installation
• Commissioning
• PLC programming
• Technical specifications
• Troubleshooting
• Safety hazards assessment
• MS Teams
• MS Office
• MS-Project
• Natural Gas
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Accountability
• Programmable Logic Controllers Programming
• Project Engineering
• Power Distribution
• Microsoft Teams
• Planning
• Adaptability
• Electrical Engineering
• Reconciliation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Construction
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Construction Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Control Systems
• Project Planning
• Electric Power Distribution
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• Negotiation
• Operations
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Investigation
• Teamwork

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer (General)
• Electrical Engineers

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine