Fire Protection Engineer

Intermediate/Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer (E3 / E4) - P.Eng

Location: Burnaby, BC (Edmonds Office – Hybrid)

Duration: August 25, 2026 – August 25, 2027 (possibility for conversion to perm.)

Hours: 40 hours/week

INC Rate: $96.11/hr

T4 Rate: $79.43/hr

About the Opportunity

BC Hydro is seeking an experienced Intermediate or Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer (E3 / E4) to join the Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering Balance of Plant team. This role is focused on designing, analyzing, and implementing fire protection systems that support hydroelectric generating stations across British Columbia.

You'll contribute to capital projects, asset management initiatives, lifecycle replacements, engineering assessments, and multidisciplinary infrastructure programs that help ensure the safety and reliability of critical power generation assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of industrial fire protection systems for hydroelectric generating stations.
• Design sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, special hazard protection systems, water supply systems, and associated piping networks.
• Act as Engineer/Professional of Record by preparing, reviewing, and sealing engineering drawings, reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Perform fire protection engineering assessments, hazard analyses, code compliance reviews, field investigations, and risk evaluations.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, procurement documentation, and construction packages.
• Review and approve work completed by consultants and contractors.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel to hydroelectric generating stations throughout British Columbia as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience (E4 level).
• Experience designing fire protection systems within industrial, utility, power generation, mining, oil & gas, or other heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience delivering projects from conceptual design through construction and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of fire protection engineering principles, applicable codes, and industry standards.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have experience applying:

• NFPA 850
• NFPA 13
• NFPA 25
• NFPA 15
• NFPA 20
• NFPA 22
• ASME B31.1

Assets include knowledge of:

• NFPA 72
• CAN/ULC-S524
• CAN/ULC-S1001
• British Columbia Building, Fire, and Electrical Codes.

Software Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Navisworks
• Autodesk ReCap
• AutoSPRINK
• HydraCAD
• ELITE
• HASS (or equivalent)

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Utility or hydroelectric generation facilities
• Fire protection engineering in power generation, mining, or heavy industrial environments
• Acting as Engineer or Professional of Record
• Multidisciplinary project delivery
• 3D plant modelling and coordination
• Laser scanning and point cloud integration
• Hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm and detection system design
• Asset management and lifecycle planning
• Construction support, commissioning, and systems verification.

Additional Requirements

• Valid P.Eng
• Must obtain a Permit to Practice through EGBC if offered
• Safety-sensitive position.