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Intermediate Civil​/Structural Engineer - Transmission Stations

Job in Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listing for: BC Hydro
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Transmission Stations Division is anticipating a number of exciting major projects which includes the construction of new Indoor and Outdoor Substations along with the expansion of existing ones within BC Hydro’s Transmission system. We currently have a challenging and exciting opportunity for an intermediate level Civil/Structural Engineer in the Stations Division. The individual shall be a Professional Engineer registered with EGBC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing civil/structural designs related primarily to electrical substation work. The work will be in a multidiscipline team environment requiring coordination and collaboration to ensure successful project completion. Stations Civil Design would include the use of Advanced Design Tools to create 3D models in close collaboration with other disciplines as part of this work.

Specific Duties

Structural design, analysis and detailing for Concrete, Steel, Masonry and Timber structures associated with Electrical Substations such as:

Control and Feeder buildings

Electrical equipment (Transformers, Circuit Breakers, etc.) supports and foundations

Transmission line termination structures and foundations

Concrete manholes/vaults, cable trenches and cable duct banks

Modification, repair and upgrade of existing substation structures

Seismic analysis and design of substation structures Civil design, analysis and detailing for substation site development such as:

Site drainage, culverts and ditches

Oil spill catchment and containment systems

Manage civil/structural engineering assignments which include the preparation of drawings, reports and technical specification

Prepare engineering design budget

Provide construction support and conduct field review

Perform civil/structural condition assessment of existing electrical switchyard facilities

Conduct design check and review

Act as BC Hydro's "Owner's Engineer" by reviewing and commenting on the work of external service providers to ensure designs comply to BC Hydro Engineering Standards, Design Codes, accepted engineering practices and constructability criteria.

What you bring

Civil Engineering degree recognized by Canadian Universities and EGBC

Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)

Minimum of 4 years of progressive and comprehensive design experience in the Civil/Structural engineering field

Technical experience in civil/structural engineering design relevant to electrical utility power system

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Power Point

Proficiency with the use of drawing markup tools, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, Blue Beam and Autodesk Design Review.

Ability to use standard industry Structural design/analysis software (such as SAP
2000, S-Concrete and S-Foundation, etc.)

Knowledge in the use of 3D design software will be considered an asset, such as CIVIL3D, REVIT, INVENTOR and INFRAWORKS The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following:

Effective verbal and written communication skills including technical report writing and presentation skills

Successful undertaking of multiple engineering assignments simultaneously

A self-starter with initiative and good problem-solving skills

A team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

What we offer

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 more information on the benefits we offer, visit  Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to…
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