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Senior Civil Engineer - Distribution Standards - job post

BC Hydro
3.9 out of 5 stars
Burnaby, BC V3N 4X8•Hybrid work
$109,700–$138,700 a year - Permanent, Full-time
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Pay

  • $109,700–$138,700 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Burnaby, BC V3N 4X8•Hybrid work

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid vacation

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.

Senior Civil Engineer - Distribution Standards

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A01

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

What you'll do

The Distribution Standards team supports communities across British Columbia from our Burnaby (Edmonds) office. Our
group is made up of a skilled and diverse set of engineering professionals who develop construction standards and select,
specify, and approve equipment for use throughout BC Hydro's Distribution System. The team also works closely with
Operations, supporting failure investigations and providing engineering expertise to both internal and external engineers
and designers so that the distribution system is operated, maintained, repaired, upgraded, replaced, and expanded with a
strong focus on safety.

An opening is available on the Civil Standards team, which develops and maintains standards for civil infrastructure that
supports the distribution system, including underground vaults, duct banks, foundations, anchoring, and other structural
components.

Our teams are also driving forward the modernization of standards delivery, including adopting advanced design tools and
exploring AI-enabled workflows to improve how we develop and deliver engineering standards.

If you're a motivated engineering professional looking to contribute to the safety, reliability, and evolution of one of the
largest distribution systems in Canada, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and maintain standards — Establish, revise, and update construction, design, and maintenance standards for
structures and products related to BC Hydro's Distribution System including utility vaults, pads, and duct banks.
  • Products and structures development — Develop and standardize new structures and civil products and specifications
from concept, planning, design, construction through standard implementation phases.
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
  • Plan and conduct field trials and collaborate with field crews, and vendors to approve products for system-wide use.
  • Conduct reviews of standards and specifications to ensure their accuracy and integrity.
  • Conduct field investigations, surveys, and assessments of structures. Provide technical expertise — Serve as a subject
matter resource to Distribution Engineering, Distribution Design, Asset Planning, and Operations teams, offering guidance
on standards interpretation, equipment application, and complex technical issues within your team's specialty.
  • Investigate and resolve engineering challenges — Analyze and resolve a range of complex and unique engineering
problems, including failure investigations and safety-related assessments.
  • Stakeholder engagement — Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus, encourage
innovation, and develop engineering solutions that prioritize safety, environmental protection, cost-effectiveness, and the
needs of employees and the public.
  • Stay informed of industry trends, advancements, and best practices in engineering.
  • Support modernization initiatives — Contribute to the advancement of standards development processes, including
adoption of modern engineering design tools, materials and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Build professional relationships — Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and cross-functional teams to set
priorities, evaluate work impacts, and address concerns.
  • Work with independence — Operate within broad objectives and budget guidelines, exercising sound engineering
judgment and consulting your manager on critical or high-impact projects.
  • Mentor and train junior staff members to develop their technical skills and expertise.

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized or accredited university.
  • Fully registered, or meet the eligibility requirements for immediate registration, with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
(EGBC) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing. EIT and Internationally Trained Engineers actively pursuing
EGBC registration may be considered at a lower position .
  • Relevant engineering experience. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles. Candidates with lesser qualifications may
be considered for junior roles including engineers in training.
  • Proven track record of engineering experience in projects of varying scope and complexity related to design, fabrication
and construction of structures in concrete, steel, aluminum, wood and composite materials, as well inspection of structures,
condition assessment, load rating of existing structures and repair design. * Proficiency in engineering software and tools.
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to clearly explain technical options, present solutions to
diverse audiences, and tailor your approach to different levels of understanding.
  • Exhibit proven leadership, teamwork, relationship management, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Apply practical knowledge and sound judgment to effectively analyze and resolve issues.
  • Experience in design and construction of utility structures, pipelines and transportation infrastructure and preparation of
construction specifications.
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards such as CSA A23.1, A23.3, A23.4, S16, BC Building Code, etc.

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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 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

  • This role has been posted as a senior engineer and candidates with less or more experience may be considered for an
appropriate role.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel.
  • A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain a Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.
  • Roles based at BC Hydro's Edmonds campus in Burnaby, BC in a 'hybrid' role, requiring in office work 2 to 3 days/ week.
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.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2026-06-01 Closing Date: 2026-06-30

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