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Engineering Team Lead – Industrial Control System (ICS) Compliance
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 05
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00
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) Compliance based at BC Hydro's Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.
Reporting to the P&C Engineering Division Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of compliance engineers and
contractors responsible for ensuring NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements and cybersecurity controls
are effectively implemented and sustained across transmission station Protection & Control, SCADA, teleprotection, and
Industrial Control System (ICS) assets.
You will provide people leadership, technical direction, and work program oversight while collaborating with Engineering,
Operations, Asset Planning, and Compliance teams to integrate compliance requirements into capital and maintenance
programs and maintain audit-ready evidence. This role plays a key part in strengthening BC Hydro's compliance posture,
managing regulatory risk, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team by fostering a culture of safety, accountability, inclusion, and
continuous improvement.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for NERC CIP compliance activities affecting transmission station ICS, SCADA,
teleprotection, and Protection & Control assets.
- Ensure compliance with applicable CIP standards, including CIP-002, CIP-003, CIP-005, CIP-006, CIP-007, CIP-013, and
related cybersecurity requirements.
- Serve as BC Hydro's technical lead and subject matter expert for transmission station CIP compliance, providing technical
leadership and support for audits, self-certifications, vulnerability assessments, investigations, root cause analyses,
corrective actions, mitigation plans, and regulatory engagements with WECC and other governing bodies.
- Manage team resources, work programs, and consulting support to deliver business objectives while maintaining
engineering quality and Owner's Engineer responsibilities.
- Build strong partnerships across Engineering, Operations, Project Delivery, the CIP Program Office, Reliability Standards
Assurance, Supply Chain, and external service providers.
- Champion professional practice and ensure compliance with EGBC quality management requirements, BC Hydro
standards, and industry best practices.
- Represent BC Hydro through industry committees, working groups, audits, and forums, and communicate complex
compliance and technical matters to diverse audiences. What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electric utility protection & control, industrial control systems (ICS),
cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), systems.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience leading technical teams, programs, projects, or multidisciplinary initiatives in a complex engineering
environment.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, lead compliance programs, and support audits,
investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
- Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence
outcomes and build consensus across diverse groups.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated success managing technical,
operational, and compliance risks.
- Strong knowledge of NERC CIP standards and cybersecurity principles applicable to industrial control systems and
operational technology environments.
- Knowledge of transmission station technologies, including SCADA systems, teleprotection systems, remedial action
schemes (RAS), protection and control systems, industrial control networks, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote
terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
- Understanding of engineering governance, cybersecurity risk management, compliance frameworks, and regulatory
requirements applicable to critical infrastructure environments.
- Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory
requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
Why Join Us?
Join a team that plays a critical role in protecting and sustaining BC Hydro's transmission station operational technology
environment. This is an opportunity to lead a highly visible compliance function, influence strategic direction, develop
technical talent, and help ensure the reliability, security, and regulatory compliance of BC Hydro's electric system. 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.
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 within 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.
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8 Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Closing Date: 2026-09-07
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