Intermediate Engineer 2 - Hydrotechnical Engineering

BC Hydro
Burnaby BC / Remote
30+ days ago
BC Hydro
BC Hydro
bchydro.com

Job Description

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

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 RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.

Intermediate Engineer 2 - Hydrotechnical Engineering

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A02

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 87,700.00 - 110,900.00

What you'll do

The Hydrotechnical Engineering Team is a specialized and dedicated group of engineers within the larger Generation
Stations Civil Engineering division at BC Hydro. We work closely with various engineering disciplines including structural
and geotechnical teams, and with several other groups across the organization such as environment and operations
groups. We focus on a wide variety of water resource, hydrology and hydraulics studies supporting Dam Safety, new capital
projects and rehabilitation of existing assets. We are a diverse team of 14 professionals with varied backgrounds ranging
from EITs to Principal Engineers. In addition to our in-house work, several members of our team actively collaborate on
research projects relating to 3D hydraulic modelling, hydraulic transient studies, reservoir landslide wave modelling and
hydrologic uncertainty in extreme floods, including climate change.

The successful candidate will join BC Hydro’s Hydrotechnical Engineering group, working with senior team members and
within multi-discipline project teams to provide Hydrotechnical expertise and support to on-going projects. As a registered
Professional Engineer, you would serve as Professional of Record on select tasks. The role may also include acting as
Owner’s Engineer for projects conducted by external consultants.

The technical assignments are broad and may involve:

  • Hydraulic and hydrologic modelling
  • Spillway and other hydraulic structure design, modification and/or modelling
  • Analyses of closed conduit hydraulics (transient analyses)
  • Water resources system modelling and optimization, including reservoir operations
  • Engineering related to fish passage and habitat enhancement works
  • Hydrologic and geospatial data collection and analyses

Responsibilities will include data synthesis, analysis and modelling, memoranda and report preparation, and actively
collaborating with other project teams.

What you bring

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with emphasis on water resources engineering
coursework (hydrology & hydraulics).
  • A minimum of four (4) years of relevant engineering work experience.
  • Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with Engineers and Geoscientists of
BC (EGBC).
  • Technical expertise in hydraulic and/or hydrologic analyses, as shown by relevant work experience.
  • Experience with any of the software listed below would be an asset:

  • Hydraulic modelling: HEC-RAS 1D/2D, MIKE HYDRO River, TELEMAC-2D, FLOW-3D, WHAMO, DualSPHysics
  • Hydrologic modelling: Raven, HEC-HMS
  • ArcGIS, Blue Kenue or other software used for geospatial data analysis
  • Programming languages including Python, R, or Matlab
  • Effective written and oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage several projects/tasks concurrently.
  • Strong technical and report writing 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 bchydro.com/benefits.

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 employment.

What else you should know

  • A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.
  • Applicants who do not meet full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower level
position.
Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role
requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2025-02-13 Closing Date: 2025-03-13

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