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The Distribution Engineering Division is responsible for engineering work on BC Hydro’s Distribution system, to contribute to
the safe and reliable operation of BC Hydro’s electric system while meeting the requirements of system planners,
regulators, customers, and other stakeholders. The key activities provided by Distribution Engineering include engineering
distribution system projects and programs to improve system performance and provide safe reliable interconnection to BC
Hydro distribution connected customers (load and generators), acting as the Owner’s Engineer for externally engineered
distribution system projects and programs to ensure consistent delivery of work to BC Hydro requirements, and providing
expert technical services to internal partners for the safe reliable operation of the distribution system.
Distribution Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Engineer on the Programs team. This role will lead
technical expertise in distribution system engineered solutions.
In this position, you will:
- Act as the lead engineer or technical lead in the delivery of engineering solutions to address specific issues or challenges
on the distribution system and that align with BC Hydro’s long-term goals. Support program delivery in assessing asset and
system risk, translating findings into clear engineering guidance, standards, and decision criteria to enable programs to
systematically eliminate or mitigate risks on the distribution system. Monitor and promote new tools, methodologies,
technologies, products, and equipment, driving the adoption of best practices within Distribution Engineering and BC Hydro.
- Participate in serious incident failures and address unique technical corrective actions that come from Serious Incident
Root Cause Analysis. Gain the trust and confidence of customers, stakeholders, and key partners, ensuring clear
communication and alignment with selected engineering resolutions. Work closely with different groups using your expertise
to bridge communication and ensure success of related distribution works.
- Provide engineering expertise and technical input to Distribution Asset Planning led equipment and maintenance
standards. Lead and support the development of equipment and maintenance standards for non-standard distribution
materials. Collaborate with Distribution Standards and Distribution Asset Planning to support the development and piloting
of new products, materials, and methods, ensuring alignment with evolving technical requirements and industry best
practices. Provide technical input to Distribution Asset Planning led reviews of critical spares and system sustainability
considerations.
- Support distribution maintenance programs by providing engineering insight and recommendations to support Distribution
Asset Planning and Operations decision-making. Support Distribution Asset Planning led asset risk assessments by
identifying technical risk drivers, constraints, and potential mitigation options based on engineering judgment. Perform
detailed engineering design as required to support capital or maintenance delivery. Provide technical input into outage
mitigation and constructability considerations in support of Distribution Asset Planning led end-of-life replacement programs.
Support in the development of end-of-life asset replacement strategies by identifying ways to streamline procedures and
take smart risks by evaluating trade-offs with engineering decisions.
- Act as Owner’s Engineer by reviewing and providing expert-level feedback on complex plans, designs, and system
