Engineering Team Lead – Control & Automation Design

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. Engineering Team Lead – Control & Automation Design 1 Number of positions: Edmonds 06 Job Location: Permanent Employment type: Lower Mainland Region: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Hours of work: Hybrid Flexible Work Role: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00 Annual salary: What you'll do The Protection & Control Engineering Division provides engineering expertise for BC Hydro's protection, control, automation, SCADA, and operational technology systems that support the safe, reliable, and secure operation of the provincial power system. The division serves as the technical authority for these disciplines and supports the full asset lifecycle, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, sustainment, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity stewardship. The Protection & Control Engineering Division has an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Design based at BC Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC. Reporting to the P&C Design Department Manager, you will lead a team of engineers, technologists and contractors responsible for the design, sustainment, and modernization of transmission station industrial control systems (ICS), automation systems, and operational technology (OT) infrastructure. You will lead the delivery of engineering solutions for BC Hydro's capital and maintenance programs while advancing engineering quality, professional practice, cybersecurity, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical talent, shape engineering practices, and support critical infrastructure that enables the safe, reliable, and secure operation of BC Hydro's electric system. Key Responsibilities: * Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development. * Provide strategic direction, resource planning, and technical oversight to support the successful delivery of capital and maintenance programs. * Ensure engineering work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality, schedule, regulatory, and professional practice requirements. * Provide leadership for transmission station control, automation, ICS, and OT engineering practices, standards, asset stewardship, cybersecurity, and long-term technology planning. * Champion professional practice and quality management by ensuring compliance with EGBC requirements, BC Hydro standards, NERC CIP obligations, and industry best practices. * Build effective partnerships across Engineering, Operations, Integrated Planning, Project Delivery, and external service providers to achieve business objectives. * Represent the department through technical leadership, industry engagement, and participation in professional forums, working groups, and conferences. What you bring * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. Preference may be given to candidates with specialization in control systems, automation, communications, or a related discipline. * Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). * Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the design, implementation, operation, or lifecycle management of utility industrial control systems, operational technology networks, automation systems, or comparable critical infrastructure

environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate: * Experience leading technical teams, programs, projects, or multidisciplinary engineering initiatives in a complex environment. Previous people leadership experience is an asset. * Proven ability to manage resources, technical risk, quality, schedules, and delivery outcomes while balancing business, operational, regulatory, and professional practice requirements. * Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills, with the ability to build trust, develop talent, and influence outcomes. * Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated success resolving complex technical and organizational challenges. * Extensive knowledge of utility industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT) networks, transmission station automation systems, and related communication technologies. * Experience applying cybersecurity principles and designing secure OT architectures within critical infrastructure environments. * Knowledge of utility, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure standards and frameworks, including IEC 61850, IEC 62443, IEC 62351, IEEE 1686, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, and applicable regulatory requirements affecting bulk electric system operational technology environments. 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 Join a team that plays a critical role in modernizing BC Hydro's transmission infrastructure while supporting the safe, reliable, and secure delivery of electricity to British Columbians. This is an opportunity to provide leadership, influence strategic direction, and help develop the next generation of engineering talent. For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. 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. What else you should know * This is a hybrid position based at BC Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC, with a minimum in-office requirement of three days per week. * Occasional travel throughout British Columbia is required. A valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence in good standing is a condition of employment. * Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process. 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.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Closing Date: 2026-09-29 52509238 For internal use