Distribution Design Technician - FTR - Edmonds

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours of work:
Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)

No. of positions: 1

Closing date:
July 2, 2026

• Performs extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driven Distribution projects and programs related to: a) Single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground primary equipment and asset work (including automated equipment). b) All types of single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground secondary and service work up to and including 1600A services (excluding primary services, feeder civil and feeder underground electrical work).
• Conducts field studies for a variety of distribution projects.
• Liaises with internal and external customers and stakeholders requiring or impacted by design services.
• May support and act as a subject matter expert related to the Design Technician role and area of expertise.
• Responsible for the portfolio management and coordination of assigned design projects.
• Ensures designs meet appropriate regulatory and stakeholder requirements and construction standards. Engages with appropriate resources (such as Engineers or construction crews) to validate design constructability and the impact on future operation and maintenance, as required. Addresses and documents known safety risks prior to construction.
• Performs some or all the duties of lower-level Distribution Design jobs.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that does not affect the rating of the job.

• High school Diploma with Math 12, English 12 and Physics 11 (or equivalents); plus, completion of Electrical Utility Fundamentals (or equivalent); a BC Electrical Code course (or equivalent); and accredited course(s) in DC and AC electrical theory; OR
• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent electrical discipline) from a recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR
• International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Degree, Diploma or Certificate with an electrical Technician accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Certified Technician (CTech) through ASTTBC.
• Three (3) years of electrical utility design experience with at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience at, or equivalent to, a fully qualified BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician. Completion of BC Hydro’s Distribution Design Technician level training program.
• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver’s licence.
• Applicants who meet all the experience, training, and education requirements for the Distribution Design Technician role will be given priority. If there are no fully qualified applicants, candidates who meet all the educational requirements may be considered as Distribution Design Technician Trainees. Distribution Design Technician Trainee applicants with demonstrated electrical utility design experience may be given partial credit towards the three (3) year BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician level training program.

• 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 external applicants considered at trainee level the starting salary is currently $69,120 annually. The three year trainee program includes salary increases every six months and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $84,104 annually, not including overtime.

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). Electrician red seal – can be considered equivalent for the Electrical Utility Fundamentals, BC Electrical Code, accredited course(s) in DC and AC electrical theory and also Math 12.

Working Conditions:

Approximately 40% of the work is performed outside of the office with occasional overnight travel. Frequently works at construction sites. Regularly works at remote work locations including walking over rough terrain. Occasional exposure to wild animals, dogs, and other job site hazards during field work. Occasional exposure to irate customers. Occasional…