Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Specialist Engineer - Integrated System Planning and Load Forecast
Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
Annual Salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00
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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:
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting & Scenario Planning
• Develop comprehensive load forecasts reflecting electrification trends across residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors.
• Integrate climate variables (e.g., temperature extremes, seasonal shifts) into models to assess impacts on peak demand and energy consumption.
• Account for distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles (EVs), and flexible loads in shaping future demand profiles.
• Build multiple demand scenarios to address uncertainties in technology adoption, policy shifts, and climate impacts.
• Lead area and community-level load forecast development, embedding resilience metrics and adaptation strategies.
• Develop a strategy to integrate capacity-focused Demand Side Management into load forecasting; establish guidelines for estimating demand from new loads and defining methodologies for incorporating these loads into forecast models Methodology & Data Integration
• Independently refine forecasting methodologies and planning practices to reflect organizational needs and industry standards.
• Ensure robust data integration and cross-functional collaboration to establish a trusted source for integrated planning and decision-making.
Integrated System Planning
• Provide technical leadership in developing system area plans that integrate distribution and substation practices,
supporting transmission planning.
• Review and guide high-risk or complex plans, making sustained contributions to system-wide reliability and performance.
• Lead cross-disciplinary collaboration to mitigate risks and develop solutions aligned with planning requirements and strategic objectives.
Investment Strategy & Performance
• Lead project teams in preparing Integrated Investment Strategies that align substation, transmission, and distribution investments with forecasted demand and reliability goals.
• Develop staged investment plans considering regulatory timelines, budget constraints, and evolving system needs.
• Define business objectives and performance metrics, supporting technical and operational performance management.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Foster collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge transfer within planning teams and across BC Hydro.
• Build influential relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners including municipalities, consultants, technical societies, utilities, and suppliers.
• Represent Integrated Planning in public consultations, regulatory processes, and external forums.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with
Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Consideration may be given to other recognized and accredited degrees (such as Integrated Engineering, Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Engineering in Smart Grid Systems and Technologies, Systems Engineering etc.) with a demonstrable focus in Electrical Engineering subjects.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on system planning, engineering design, and utility operations.
• Proven leadership in distribution system planning and asset management initiatives.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong strategic thinking, business planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently resolve complex engineering problems, considering cost, operability, and safety.
• Expertise in interpreting technical studies, developing forecasting models, and evaluating system modifications.
• Deep understanding of BC Hydro’s systems, policies, and procedures related to distribution planning.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical committees, conference presentations, and regulatory forums.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective team building, coaching, mentoring, and conflict management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 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.
• Occasional travel within BC and beyond may be required, including visits to remote locations.
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License
Type = Class 5
• This position is a hybrid role, requiring 2 or more days a week in the Edmonds office.
• There may be a presentation component to interviewing and/or Excel based data management assessment.
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.
ocation: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by March 3, 2026
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We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com
Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
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
