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Specialist Engineer (Grid Telecom Operations)
BC Hydro
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3.9
Fraser, BC
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Hybrid work
$131,100–$165,800 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

$131,100–$165,800 a year
Paid vacation
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid work in Fraser, BC

Full job description

A workplace powered by you

At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.

Specialist Engineer (Grid Telecom Operations)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fraser Vly Office

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00

Position Highlights
Grid Telecom Operations is BC Hydro's 24/7 central operations and support team responsible for the BC Hydro-owned
microwave radio and fibre optic telecommunications network that underpins the reliability and operation of the province's
Bulk Electric System. With more than 200 sites across British Columbia, the integrated telecommunications network
connects control centres, generating stations, and substations throughout the province.

Our department consists of several operational and project delivery teams. We are responsible for operating and monitoring
the grid telecom system and coordinating restoration of any faults. We also test new telecom equipment and solutions in our
lab prior to deploying to production sites. We provide centralized grid telecom support to field Technologist and other teams
within BC Hydro.

This position, reporting to the Grid Telecom Operations Manager, is primarily focused on the operations, reliability, and
ongoing evolution of and how we operate BC Hydro's grid telecommunications network.

What you'll do

The Grid Telecom Operations Specialist Engineer is responsible for the following:

Operational Support and Reliability

  • Provide advanced technical leadership in the operations of BC Hydro's complex IP-based telecommunications network.
  • Deliver real-time, system-level support during network outages, severe weather events, wildfires, and other operational
disruptions.
  • Analyze network issues that may not be attributable to a single asset failure or path degradation and coordinate
investigations across multiple stakeholders.
  • Mentor team with laboratory testing, collaborate with engineering teams and vendors, assess operational risks, and
develop restoration strategies to return systems to stable operation.

Technical Leadership and Project Delivery

  • Provide technical leadership and operational expertise to central telecommunications teams delivering capital projects,
ensuring new systems are reliable, maintainable, and operationally supportable.
  • Review and provide operational input to the Telecom Engineering team on the operability of telecommunications
standards, network architectures, and features.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to operations teams.
  • Support system evaluation, testing, commissioning, provisioning, and integration activities. Liaise with Telecom
Engineering
  • Contribute to asset cutover and transition plans to ensure the successful implementation of new production systems and
services.

Engineering Expertise and Collaboration

  • Operations Advocate - Provide expert telecommunications engineering operations input and awareness throughout BC
Hydro and liaise with internal and external engineers, technical specialists, and industry stakeholders.
  • Investigate complex operational issues and support the implementation of new or specialized engineering methods and
technologies.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with Telecom Engineering, Field Operations, Asset Planning, Stations
Asset Management, Project Delivery, Program Delivery, Safety, and other business groups.

Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and communicate short- and long-term operational priorities and requirements to Management, Integrated
Planning and Project Delivery teams. Contribute operational expertise to management decision-making processes and
strategic initiatives.
  • Influence capital investment decisions to improve telecommunications system reliability, maintainability, and operational
effectiveness.
  • Research significant operational challenges and develop innovative solutions, procedures, and operational practices to
address complex technical issues.
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional workshops, technical reviews, risk assessments, and working groups focused on
operational excellence and system reliability.
  • Support the development of operational performance metrics and continuous improvement programs.

Leadership and Communication

  • Provide telecommunications subject matter expertise, mentorship, and technical leadership across Grid Telecom
Operations.
  • Prepare recommendations, business cases, technical reports, risk assessments, presentations, and briefing materials for
management.
  • Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, coaching, and organizational awareness within Grid Telecom Operations and
across BC Hydro.

Industry Engagement

  • Actively participate in technical societies, industry forums, and professional organizations related to telecommunications
and electric utility operations.
  • Represent BC Hydro on internal and external industry working groups and committees, including organizations such as
NERC, WECC, CPCTWG, IEEE, and other relevant industry bodies.

What you bring

The successful candidate must have:

  • Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian universities.

  • Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with Engineers and Geoscientists of
B.C (EGBC).

  • Minimum of (10+) ten years of proven experience working as an electrical engineer in an electric utility, working in telecom
infrastructure and systems, including microwave radio, MPLS, optical transport equipment, multiplexors, and routing for an
electrical utility.

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

  • Demonstrated experience with operations and testing and commissioning of Telecom infrastructure and systems to
support power delivery applications on the Transmission and Distribution power delivery systems.

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple programs/projects and to plan and manage project resources is essential.
PMP Certification is an asset.

  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical and organizational challenges while balancing competing priorities and
perspectives.

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, communications, and negotiation skills are essential

  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn.

  • Productivity Software – Microsoft Office.

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 note there may be a presentation, assessment, and/or testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Note that the following must be maintained in good standing as a condition of continuous employment: EGBC: Engineers &
GeoScientists BC = In Good Standing
Driver's License Type = Class 5
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
requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. 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.

Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Closing Date: 2026-11-18

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