Fire Protection Piping Engineer RQ07166

Job Title:

Intermediate/Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer (E4)

Location:

Burnaby, BC (Edmonds Office – Hybrid)

Duration:
August 25, 2026 – August 25, 2027

Hours:

40 hours/week

Max INC Rate: $96.11

Max T4 Rate: $79.43

Our client, BC Hydro, is seeking an experienced Intermediate or Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer (E4) to join the Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering Balance of Plant team. This role is focused on designing, analyzing, and implementing fire protection systems that support hydroelectric generating stations across British Columbia. You'll contribute to capital projects, asset management initiatives, lifecycle replacements, engineering assessments, and multidisciplinary infrastructure programs that help ensure the safety and reliability of critical power generation assets.

• Lead the design and development of industrial fire protection systems for hydroelectric generating stations.
• Design sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, special hazard protection systems, water supply systems, and associated piping networks.
• Act as Engineer/Professional of Record by preparing, reviewing, and sealing engineering drawings, reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Perform fire protection engineering assessments, hazard analyses, code compliance reviews, field investigations, and risk evaluations.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, procurement documentation, and construction packages.
• Review and approve work completed by consultants and contractors.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel to hydroelectric generating stations throughout British Columbia as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience (E4 level).
• Experience designing fire protection systems within industrial, utility, power generation, mining, oil & gas, or other heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience delivering projects from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of fire protection engineering principles, applicable codes, and industry standards.

• Candidates should have experience applying:
  NFPA 850
  
  NFPA 13
  
  NFPA 25
  
  NFPA 15
  
  NFPA 20
  
  NFPA 22
  
  ASME B31.1
• Assets include knowledge of:
  NFPA 72
  
  CAN/ULC-S524CA
  N/ULC-S1001
  
  British Columbia Building, Fire, and Electrical Codes.

• Experience with one or more of the following:
  AutoCADAutoCAD Plant 3DNavisworks
  
  Autodesk Re Cap Auto SPRINKHydraCADELITEHASS (or equivalent)

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
  Utility or hydroelectric generation facilities
  
  Fire protection engineering in power generation, mining, or heavy industrial environments
  
  Acting as Engineer or Professional of Record Multidisciplinary project delivery3D plant modelling and coordination
  
  Laser scanning and point cloud integration
  
  Hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems
  
  Fire alarm and detection system design
  
  Asset management and lifecycle planning
  
  Construction support, commissioning, and systems verification.

• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Sound engineering judgement and risk-based decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

• Valid P.Eng Must obtain a Permit to Practice through EGBC if offered.
• Safety-sensitive position.
• Candidates with approximately 5+ years of experience (E3 level) may also be considered.