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 [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
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.
We currently have openings in two teams:
Systems, Automation, and Protection (2) — Focuses on standards for distribution automation, control systems, and related
technologies that support system reliability and modernization.
Customer Electrical Services (1) — Develops standards related to customer connections, metering, service entrance
requirements, and the interface between BC Hydro's distribution system and customer-owned electrical infrastructure.
Each team plays a distinct and critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and evolution of BC Hydro's distribution
infrastructure. When you apply, you are encouraged to indicate which team(s) align with your experience and interests.
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 — Create, revise, and update construction, design, and commissioning standards for BC
Hydro's Distribution System within your team's area of expertise.
- Equipment evaluation and approval — Plan and conduct field trials, assess new equipment and technologies, and
collaborate with field crews and vendors to approve equipment for system-wide use.
- 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.
- Support modernization initiatives — Contribute to the advancement of standards development processes, including
adoption of modern engineering design tools and AI-assisted workflows.
- Build professional relationships — Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and cross-functional teams to set
