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Job Description Role: Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng) Location: Burnaby, BC (Edmonds Office - Hybrid) Contract Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 28, 2027 Schedule: Up to 37.5 hours/week (initial workload may begin at 10-20 hours/week and increase as projects ramp up) Openings: 2 Max T4 Rate: $63.47 Max INC Rate: $76.80 Working Conditions: Hybrid work arrangement based out of BC Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby. Approximately three days per week onsite. Remote work available for a portion of the work week

Travel to BC Hydro generating stations and project sites across British Columbia (approximately 10-15% of the assignment). Initial workload may be part-time (10-20 hours per week), increasing as additional projects become active. Position Overview BC Hydro is seeking two experienced Senior Mechanical Engineers (Engineer-E3) to join the Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering Balance of Plant team.

Based out of the Edmonds office in Burnaby, this role supports hydroelectric and thermal generation capital projects by delivering engineering solutions for auxiliary systems, industrial piping, asset management, and operational support. The successful candidate will provide engineering services throughout the full project lifecycle-from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and final turnover-while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with BC Hydro engineering standards. This is a hybrid position requiring approximately three days per week in the office, with occasional travel (10-15%) to BC Hydro facilities and project sites across British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities Develop safe, practical, and cost-effective mechanical engineering solutions for low to medium complexity capital projects. Serve as a Design Engineer, Professional of Record, and Owner's Engineer, including reviewing and accepting engineering work completed by consultants. Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, issued-for-construction drawings, engineering memoranda, and supporting documentation.

Perform field investigations, site assessments, inspections, and construction support activities. Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with BC Hydro engineering standards, applicable codes, and project requirements. Support project delivery by preparing estimates, schedules, progress reports, and technical recommendations.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, construction, operations, procurement, estimating, project management, and external consultants. Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering practices, construction processes, and project execution. Develop practical engineering solutions that improve constructability, maintainability, and operational performance.

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, technologists, designers, consultants, and project team members. Manage engineering work packages and mechanical design projects of varying complexity. Ensure engineering documentation complies with BC Hydro standards, quality requirements, and professional engineering practices.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Canadian university or an equivalent accredited institution. Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligible for registration prior to commencing work. Minimum four (4) years of relevant mechanical engineering experience

Valid Class 5 driver's licence in good standing. Ability to obtain or maintain the required Professional Practice (Permit to Practice) requirements under EGBC. Willingness to travel to project sites throughout British Columbia (approximately 10-15% of the assignment).

Required Experience Industrial piping systems for water, air, oil, gas, and fuel applications. Mechanical equipment including pumps, pump stations, compressors, pressure vessels, and backup diesel generators. Engineering design, process engineering, stress analysis, investigations, repairs, modifications, upgrades, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.

Delivering engineering work from conceptual design through final project turnover. Design reviews and engineering quality assurance. Working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.

3D plant design and model coordination using Autodesk Plant 3D, ReCap, Navisworks, or similar platforms. Technical Knowledge Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, including: ASME B31, B16, B36 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) ASTM API MSS CSA standards British Columbia engineering regulations and applicable codes Experience with CAD systems, engineering analysis software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting hydroelectric generation facilities.

Background in utilities, oil and gas, mining, or other heavy industrial environments. Experience delivering industrial piping and HVAC projects from concept through construction and commissioning. Proficiency with AFT FATHOM, CAESAR II, or similar piping analysis software.

Familiarity with BIM workflows, clash detection, and model coordination. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong safety leadership and commitment to engineering excellence. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to simplify complex engineering challenges and develop practical, risk-based solutions. Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently. A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes.

Excellent communication, organization, presentation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff.