Project Engineer – Mechanical

Columbia Basin Trust

Project Engineer – Mechanical
Columbia Basin Trust is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical to join our Power Operations team. This position focuses on supporting projects at the Trust's hydroelectric facilities to maintain their compliant, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This position also provides technical support during annual facility outages and leads mechanical troubleshooting, forced outage investigations, and corrective maintenance.

This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office. Our Power Operations team work together in a collaborative and supportive environment, enjoying the beauty and unique experiences the West Kootenay region offers.

The salary range for this position is $98,100 – $115,300.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering, the successful candidate will:

• Support continuous improvement through reliability-focused projects.
• Maintain and inspect equipment, with recommendations aligned to long-term strategy.
• Manage projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Develop and manage contracts for consultants and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance for equipment reliability and maintenance budgeting.
• Create and authenticate engineering documents as a Professional Engineer of Record.
• Support incident management, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in the on-call program as required.

We are looking for an individual with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field. The successful applicant will also possess a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC or an equivalent provincial association. A minimum of four years of relevant experience is required, preferably with a focus on hydroelectric equipment and facilities.

How to apply:
If you have what it takes to fill this exciting position, please submit a cover letter and resume on our website at https://ourtrust.org/about/careers/. The Trust respects and values the rich and diverse cultures in the Basin. We welcome and encourage those with different backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Who are we?
Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power are crown corporations that co-own four hydroelectric facilities located near the communities of Castlegar and Trail, in the West Kootenay region of BC. Our team is made up of highly motivated, innovative and passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to Basin communities. Working alongside the people of the Basin, the Trust is committed to strengthening where we live, now and for future generations.

The Trust gratefully operates in the unceded, traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T’enneh, Secwépemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. This region is also home to six Metis Nation BC Chartered Communities. We have offices in four communities in the Basin: Castlegar, Nakusp, Cranbrook and Golden. These communities offer year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and much more.