Electrical Engineer-trail, BC

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients.

Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.

BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations.

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Type of position: Regular

Our Trail, BC location

The Electrical Engineering position is in the Trail, BC office. It is not a remote position and requires the right candidate to be able to be in the Trail, BC office a minimum of two days per week to satisfy our hybrid work model.

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the West Kootenay Boundary of British Columbia, Trail and its neighbouring ski town, Rossland, offer an unparalleled lifestyle fusion that seamlessly blends work and leisure.

Rossland, Fruitvale, and Castlegar, BC are surrounding cities to the Trail, BC office that have a variety of outdoor activities. The Trail office's social committee hosts a variety of regular events that include biking, climbing, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, board games, and more! The Trail, BC office is an inclusive environment with a strong sense of community.

Your future role on the team

• Contribute to the various stages of project execution, mainly in the utility sector, including proposals, analysis studies for industrial power systems, detailed engineering, equipment specifications, site surveys, site monitoring and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Be responsible for technical coordination and supporting project management tasks

• Leading junior engineers in training.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Establish client needs, prepare or review reports, estimates, specifications, quotations and proposals;
  
• Prepare and review design deliverables;
  
• Perform calculations and studies;
  
• Work with designers and drafters in the preparation of drawings to BBA and client standards;
  
• Perform site inspections;
  
• Perform testing and commissioning at client sites, locally and abroad;
  
• Create project scope of services, budgets and schedules,
  
• Plan and monitor work assignments and costs;
  
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Do your qualities match our corporate culture?

• Honest and trustworthy in adherence with BBA’s ethics and values;
  
• Client focused with excellent communication skills and attention to detail;
  
• Possesses functional and technical skills, and an ability to learn;
  
• Adaptable to various environments and situations;
  
• Ability to maintain positive peer relationships;
  
• Strong ability to plan and organise self and others;
• Able to work within schedules and budgets;
  
• Aptitude for self-development and development of others;
  
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree, or similar;
  
• 5 to12 years of relevant experience;
  
• Eligible to register with EGBC as a P.Eng.;
  
• A valid class 5 BC driver’s licence;
  
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, studies, plans, calculation notes and instructions;
  
• Experience with design deliverables such as single line diagrams, layouts, elevations, material lists, cable and termination schedules, etc;
  
• Experience preparing and reviewing project estimates;
  
• Familiarity with IEEE Color Books, CEC and NEC;
  
• Knowledge of electrical equipment specifications, testing and commissioning;
  
• Ability to travel on short notice to customer sites and other BBA offices;
  
• Very good knowledge of MS Office and other database applications.

An overview of BBA’s total reward

• Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $84 000 to $115 000
  
• Annual bonification program for all regular employees
  
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Access to a time bank
  
• Cellphone Program
  
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term disability insurance
  
• Pension Plan
  
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program.
  

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: Location of the position, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Full-time permanent position
  
• Growth opportunities
  
• Hybrid work model (2-3 days a week in the office/2-3 days remote work)
  
• Participation in innovation projects
  
• Custom training and development plans
  
• Diverse and inclusive culture where knowledge sharing is welcomed