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Distribution Design Technician - FTR - Edmonds

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds C01

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00

What you'll do

• Performs extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driven

Distribution projects and programs related to:
a) Single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground primary equipment and asset work (including automated
equipment).
b) All types of single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground secondary and service work up to and including
1600A services (excluding primary services, feeder civil and feeder underground electrical work).

• Conducts field studies for a variety of distribution projects.

• Liaises with internal and external customers and stakeholders requiring or impacted by design services.

• May support and act as a subject matter expert related to the Design Technician role and area of expertise.

• Responsible for the portfolio management and coordination of assigned design projects.

• Ensures designs meet appropriate regulatory and stakeholder requirements and construction standards. Engages with

appropriate resources (such as Engineers or construction crews) to validate design constructability and the impact on future
operation and maintenance, as required. Addresses and documents known safety risks prior to construction.

• Performs some or all the duties of lower-level Distribution Design jobs.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• High school Diploma with Math 12, English 12 and Physics 11(or equivalents); plus, completion of Electrical Utility

Fundamentals (or equivalent); a BC Electrical Code course (or equivalent); and accredited course(s) in DC and AC
electrical theory; OR

• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent electrical discipline) from a

recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR

• International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Degree, Diploma or Certificate with an electrical Technician

accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Certified Technician (CTech) through ASTTBC.

• Three (3) years of electrical utility design experience with at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience at, or

equivalent to, a fully qualified BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician.
Completion of BC Hydro’s Distribution Design Technician level training program.

• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence.
  

Applicants who meet all the experience, training, and education requirements for the Distribution Design Technician role will
be given priority.

If there are no fully qualified applicants, candidates who meet all the educational requirements may be considered as
Distribution Design Technician Trainees.

Distribution Design Technician Trainee applicants with demonstrated electrical utility design experience may be given
partial credit towards the three (3) year BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician level training program.

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.

The starting salary for external applicants considered at trainee level is currently $69,120 annually. The three year trainee
program includes salary increases every six months and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be
$84,104 annually, not including overtime.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

Electrician red seal – can be considered as equivalent for the Electrical Utility Fundamentals, BC Electrical Code,
accredited course(s) in DC and AC electrical theory and also Math 12.

Working Conditions:

Approximately 40% of the work is performed outside of the office with occasional overnight travel. Frequently works at
construction sites. Regularly works at remote work locations including walking over rough terrain. Occasional exposure to
wild animals, dogs, and other job site hazards during field work. Occasional exposure to irate customers.

Occasional requirement to carry tools (such as stakes and hammers) and survey equipment of light weight.

Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions when driving to job sites and during field work. May be required to travel
in light aircraft and helicopters, boats or all-terrain vehicles.

May be required to remotely support design work throughout the province.

The Vancouver/Burnaby area is a fast paced, high volume design district that will require strong organizational, project
management and communication skills to keep up to the demand and challenges presented.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License
Type = Class 5

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.

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: 2026-06-17 Closing Date: 2026-07-02

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