Distributed Energy Resource Engineer

Job Title: Distributed Energy Resource Engineer
Job ID: 89056
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview: 
The E4 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time. 

What you will be doing:

• All the required Experience and Role Accountabilities shall relate to Overhead - and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV (primarily at or below 25kV). 

• Monitor and evaluate distribution system performance, identify needs, and initiate appropriate corrective measures to manage risk and meet system performance objectives. 

• Conduct and analyze technical and economic planning studies in Distribution which will identify short and long-term Distribution system requirements to reliably and efficiently supply domestic load. Issue short and long-term distribution system load forecast. 

• Effectively manage distribution system performance requirements and associated risks and balance with appropriate investment. 

• Contribute in the development of automation and protection schemes to optimize distribution system performance, minimize system losses, maximize reliability, and facilitate interconnection of DER. 

• Contribute in the development and defense of system improvement and expansion requirements and secure financial support for implementation. 

• Contribute in the development of short and long-term asset management strategies to advance distribution system performance, reliability, efficiency, and operability.

• Investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems, including the more challenging and unusual, by developing engineering techniques, devising new approaches and/or applying existing criteria in new ways. 

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to seek collaborative solutions to meet system and stakeholder objectives 

• Develop documentation and/or responses to defend distribution system decisions in regulatory submissions. 

• Apply procedures and policies as required to effectively plan the distribution system. 

What you must have:

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC 

• BC Hydro uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius

• Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada, Power Engineering, preferred 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and with internal and external stakeholders 

• Knowledge of various BC Hydro systems, policies and procedures, an asset 

• English proficiency with well-developed technical writing and presentation skills; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and must be self-motivated 

• Proficiency in the use of CYME, EMTP and other relevant Power Engineering software, an asset 

• Willingness to travel 

• Maintain good standing in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) throughout the term of the contract. 

• Maintain Driver's License Class 5 throughout the term of the contract

Salary/Rate Range: $87.00 -$105.00 per hour


Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend


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