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Engineer 1 (EIT) - Cost Estimation - Large Hydro
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 06
Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 74,300.00 - 93,900.00
What you'll do
- Our Cost Estimating team performs an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects at BC Hydro. Estimating team
members work with cross-functional teams to develop project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle as well as
contributing to the planning, scheduling and implementation of a broad portfolio of projects spanning many different asset
types.
- We’re seeking someone with experience in cost estimating, design and construction of infrastructure projects to join our
Estimating team based at BC Hydro’s Dunsmuir office in Vancouver, B.C. You’ll be part of the Estimating Team within the
Dunsmuir Engineering team, working primarily on large hydro projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who
enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets, stakeholders, risks and technical
aspects. While the work is based out of Vancouver, you’ll get to travel to BC Hydro’s facilities located throughout British
Columbia.
- As a Cost Engineer in the Estimating team, you’ll prepare cost estimates for large hydro projects. You may work with a
team of other estimators to complete complex tasks where different skills and knowledge are required. You will coordinate
with other project team members for cost estimating inputs. You will lead external and internal presentations of cost
estimates and knowledge sharing. Projects will primarily be related to generating stations and dams. Projects may be new
infrastructure or upgrades to existing assets and the estimates may be at various stages in the project life cycle, ranging
from early stage planning level estimates, through to estimates supporting full funding and additional funding requests.
You’ll provide cost estimate information for regulatory processes.
- You’ll contribute to the success of projects by providing input on construction methodology, schedule, project delivery
methodology, project risks, procurement documents, proposal evaluations and contract claims. You’ll prepare budgets and
schedules for the estimating work assigned to you and ensure it is completed within the schedule and budget.
- You will also be a reviewer of cost estimates prepared by others, including 3rd parties. You may review the work of,
supervise and provide guidance to other team members. Maintaining your knowledge of relevant standards and keeping
apprised of industry cost trends are also key parts of this role. You’ll support the development of team members through
knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring and contribute to internal guidelines, processes, tools and templates.
- Understanding the business in which we operate is key for this role. As such, you’ll maintain relationships across the
organization and use your knowledge of business drivers, policies and procedures to ensure the project estimate is
appropriate. You’ll be able to formally and informally present or answer questions regarding project costs estimates,
including communicating with various levels of management within the organization and with external stakeholders.
What you bring
The successful candidate must have:
- Bachelor degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, civil or structural engineering recognized by Engineers and
Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
