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Sr. Engineer - Resource Planning FTT
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 17
Employment type: Temporary 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
BC Hydro is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineer to join our Energy Planning department. This role will
play a critical part in shaping the future of BC’s electricity system by advancing work on our resource options inventory, and
supporting work on Load Resource Balance analyses. The successful candidate will also act as a key liaison between
Energy Planning and Transmission Planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Transmission Planning to identify and assess transmission resource options for long-term system
planning.
- Work with external researchers and consultants to develop techno-economic assessments of a range of demand and
supply-side resource options.
- Provide technical insights on the integration of renewable energy resources (e.g., wind, solar, hydro).
- Conduct power system studies and modeling to support planning decisions.
- Participate in cross-functional teams and working groups to align planning efforts across departments.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support regulatory filings and engagement processes related to transmission and resource planning.
- Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and trends in transmission and energy systems.
- Ensure planning activities align with BC Hydro’s safety, sustainability, and Indigenous engagement principles.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligibility for registration.
- Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in transmission planning, energy systems analysis, or related fields.
- Applicants who do not meet the full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower-level
position.
- Strong understanding of energy system planning principles, including load flow, stability, and contingency analysis.
- Experience in basic economic assessment of energy supply options.
