Piping Engineer RQ07138

Job Description

Role: Mechanical Engineer ()
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 1020 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 Hydros 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 1015% of the assignment). Initial workload may be part-time (1020 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 lifecyclefrom conceptual design through construction commissioning and final turnoverwhile 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 (1015%) 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 Owners 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

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Canadian university or an equivalent accredited institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer (.) 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 drivers 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 1015% 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.