Site Engineering - Commissioning Coordination RQ

Role:
Engineer E4 – Electrical Generation Stations (Field Engineering & Commissioning)

Location:

Campbell River, BC – Hybrid
Duration: 12 months (November 23, 2026 – November 23, 2027)

Work Schedule:

5 days per week, 10 hours per day
Max INC Rate: $98.11/
Max T4 Rate: $81.04/

BC Hydro is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (E4) to support construction, field engineering, protection and control (P&C), and commissioning activities for electrical generation station projects in Campbell River, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing commissioning plans, coordinating testing activities, resolving technical issues, and ensuring electrical equipment installations meet engineering standards, safety requirements, and project specifications. This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical generation equipment, protection and control systems, and field commissioning.

• Prepare and coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning test plans and supporting technical documentation.
• Develop commissioning plans and coordinate testing activities, outages, personnel, and documentation to support project execution.
• Provide technical expertise in electrical equipment, protection and control (P&C), construction, and testing to resolve complex field engineering issues.
• Develop and oversee field engineering activities for construction and commissioning of new electrical and P&C equipment.
• Support installation and commissioning of switch gear, power transformers, reactive equipment, electrical protection systems, unit controls, monitoring systems, communication networks, and instrumentation.
• Provide technical support to field testers and Communications, Protection and Control (CPC) field technologists.
• Conduct field reviews of electrical and P&C equipment installations and modifications.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure construction activities comply with engineering drawings, specifications, industry standards, and accepted engineering practices.
• Prepare, review, and approve inspection and test plans for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Ensure testing and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented according to approved procedures and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate witness and hold points for critical equipment and maintain field review records.
• Work closely with design engineers, construction teams, and contractors to resolve technical issues and field non-compliance.
• Collect and organize technical documentation, including redlined drawings, requests for information (RFIs), and non-conformance reports.
• Prepare construction reports documenting project activities, technical issues, and resolutions.
• Coordinate special testing requirements and operating procedures for integrated electrical systems.
• Conduct fault analysis and investigations to identify and resolve equipment and system issues.
• Support project management activities, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and project administration.
• Coordinate multiple projects and manage engineering resources to meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in electrical generation stations, utility infrastructure, or power systems.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or registered in another jurisdiction and eligible for EGBC registration.
• Must have access to a valid EGBC Permit to Practice (P2P), either as a sole practitioner or through their engineering firm.
• Must maintain a valid Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 certification for the duration of the assignment.
• Strong knowledge of protection and…