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A workplace powered by you At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented, inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process. Engineer 1 (EIT) - Cost Estimation - Large Hydro 1 Number of positions: Dunsmuir 06 Job Location: Temporary Employment type: Lower Mainland Region: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Hours of work: Hybrid Flexible Work Role: $ 74,300.00 - 93,900.00 Annual salary: What you'll do * Our Cost Estimating team performs an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure projects at BC Hydro. Estimating team members work with cross-functional teams to develop project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle as well as contributing to the planning, scheduling and implementation of a broad portfolio of projects spanning many different asset types. * We’re seeking someone with experience in cost estimating, design and construction of infrastructure projects to join our Estimating team based at BC Hydro’s Dunsmuir office in Vancouver, B.C. You’ll be part of the Estimating Team within the Dunsmuir Engineering team, working primarily on large hydro projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets, stakeholders, risks and technical aspects. While the work is based out of Vancouver, you’ll get to travel to BC Hydro’s facilities located throughout British Columbia. * As a Cost Engineer in the Estimating team, you’ll prepare cost estimates for large hydro projects. You may work with a team of other estimators to complete complex tasks where different skills and knowledge are required. You will coordinate with other project team members for cost estimating inputs. You will lead external and internal presentations of cost estimates and knowledge sharing. Projects will primarily be related to generating stations and dams. Projects may be new infrastructure or upgrades to existing assets and the estimates may be at various stages in the project life cycle, ranging from early stage planning level estimates, through to estimates supporting full funding and additional funding requests. You’ll provide cost estimate information for regulatory processes. * You’ll contribute to the success of projects by providing input on construction methodology, schedule, project delivery methodology, project risks, procurement documents, proposal evaluations and contract claims. You’ll prepare budgets and schedules for the estimating work assigned to you and ensure it is completed within the schedule and budget. * You will also be a reviewer of cost estimates prepared by others, including 3rd parties. You may review the work of, supervise and provide guidance to other team members. Maintaining your knowledge of relevant standards and keeping apprised of industry cost trends are also key parts of this role. You’ll support the development of team members through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring and contribute to internal guidelines, processes, tools and templates. * Understanding the business in which we operate is key for this role. As such, you’ll maintain relationships across the organization and use your knowledge of business drivers, policies and procedures to ensure the project estimate is appropriate. You’ll be able to formally and informally present or answer questions regarding project costs estimates, including communicating with various levels of management within the organization and with external stakeholders. What you bring The successful candidate must have: * Bachelor degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, civil or structural engineering recognized by Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Closing Date: 2026-09-14 52498025 For internal use
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CAD 74300-93900 yearly / year
Full Time, Temporary
Entry · 2+ years experience
Hybrid
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