Engineer 2 – Generation Stations Civil Engineering

Source: BC Hydro

Job Title: Engineer 2 - Generation Stations Civil Engineering

Job Location: Edmonds

Annual Salary: $ 89,900.00 - 113,700.00

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We’re proud to be ranked as one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

• BC Hydro’s Civil Design team is looking for a Geological Engineer to join our Geotechnical group to support ongoing capital projects across the province. *As a Intermediate Engineer, you work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and geoscientists to deliver cost-effective solutions for BC Hydro's operations and capital programs on existing hydroelectric facilities and dams.
• Your responsibilities include planning and coordination of site investigations, development of geological models, slope investigations and mitigation, geohazard assessments, conducting analytical engineering analyses, carrying out feasibility, preliminary and detailed level designs and preparing reports.
• You will lead the engineering work on low complexity projects and work under the technical direction of more experienced engineers on medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Work with external consultants to review and accept their work on behalf of BC Hydro in the role of owner’s engineer to ensure accuracy and achievement of project requirements and adherence to engineering good practices and standards.
  Provide work leadership to EITs and support staff.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree in Geological Engineering recognized by Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (EGBC) is required. Preference will be given to those applicants with a Masters or Ph.D degree.
• You are currently registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• 4+ years of Geological/Geoscience engineering experience demonstrating an ability to perform at or near the Intermediate Engineering level is preferred. Candidates with lesser experience may be considered.
• Effective verbal and written communication and report writing skills are essential.
• The ideal candidate is open-minded and willing to take on a wide range of assignments and has a passion for understanding geoscience and its integration with engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated education, training, and experience with as many of the following key subject areas is desired: a. Development of geological and geomorphological models b. Drilling, core logging and site characterisation c. Investigation and evaluation of geological hazards (landslides, rockfalls, avalanches, coastal/lake erosion, flooding, tsunamis, debris flows, etc.) d. Geophysics - principles and engineering applications (particularly seismic methods) e. Rock tunnel design and inspection, rock anchor design, design of rockfall barriers and mesh f. Rock mechanics including rock mass quality assessment and characterisation g. Quaternary geology h. Geomorphology and geomorphological processes i. Bedrock geology, including structural geology

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: In good standing.
• Occasional travel to project sites in remote areas of BC may be required.
• Applicants who do not meet the 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 requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. 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: 2026-10-26 Closing Date: 2026-11-23 For internal use: 52487722

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by November 23, 2026.

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Flexible work model role definitions

• IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
• Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
• Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
• Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week