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The North Coast Transmission Projects will help shape the future of British Columbia’s north coast. By delivering clean,
reliable power to northern B.C., it will unleash major economic opportunities, support growth in key industries, and attract
billions in private investment in our economy. It will enable development in mining, critical minerals, LNG, manufacturing,
and technology – sectors essential to diversifying B.C.’s economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recognized by
provincial and national leaders as critical infrastructure for Canada’s future, the project is being advanced in partnership
with First Nations and the Province of B.C.. Joining our engineering teams to work on projects like North Coast
Transmission means contributing to transformative initiatives and projects that will power B.C.’s next wave of industrial
development and strengthen communities across the province and country.
To deliver this work, we are looking for experienced and energetic engineering team leaders who are ready to take their
expertise to a new level. In return, you get rare stability and a real sense of purpose: a guaranteed lifetime defined-benefit
pension, flexible and comprehensive benefits with dedicated mental-health coverage, strong work-life balance, and
long-term job security. You’ll have opportunities to keep learning, spend time in the field and on site, and build a career
where your work genuinely matters. You’ll also be part of an inclusive community that values ownership and belonging,
paired with the lifestyle advantages of the Vancouver region—mild winters, mountains, water, lakes, and rivers all close to
home.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Engineering Team Lead - North Coast Transmission Line
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 11
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00
Position Highlights
BC Hydro is embarking on one of the most significant transmission expansions in our history with the delivery of the new
500 kV North Coast Transmission (NCT) portfolio, which includes new high-voltage transmission lines and stations,
upgrades to existing assets, and system integration work. This major infrastructure portfolio will strengthen grid reliability,
support regional industrial growth, and enable clean electrification across the North Coast. As part of the NCT Engineering
Division, you will play a key role in delivering this transformative infrastructure for the province.
This position is for an Engineering Team Lead within the NCT Engineering Division in Transmission Engineering. The NCT
Engineering Division brings together multi-discipline engineering design (including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural and
geotechnical disciplines) and engineering services team members to deliver scope within roles both as Professional of
Record and/or Owner’s Engineer.
The Engineering Team Lead will act as a functional manager to a diverse engineering team of engineers and technical staff
delivering large scope and complex work on NCT Lines and/or Stations projects, providing technical leadership and
accountable for focussed delivery of work packages under the NCT portfolio. Engineering Team Leads will model inclusive
leadership and prioritize safety, ensuring designs and installation are safe, effective, and meet the requirements of BC
Hydro.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who excels at team building and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic
and collaborative project environment, working on a portfolio of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets, technical
aspects, risks and stakeholders. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to BC Hydro’s facilities located
throughout British Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and internationally.
What you'll do
- Provide leadership, support and advice to team members, encourage their work initiative, and help them grow as
engineers and technical leaders. Demonstrates BC Hydro’s commitment to a diverse, respectful and inclusive workforce.
- Manage execution of project deliverables by team members and provide technical support in resolving operational issues.
Monitor schedule milestones / work package budget and conformance.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, provide safety leadership, and create a safety culture where safety is first
