Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer

April 25 2024
Industries Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Electrical, Power, Hydraulic, Wind, Nuclear,
Vancouver, BC • Full time

Type de poste : Régulier

Your future role on our team

As an Electrical Power Systems Engineer in our Vancouver office, you will contribute to the execution of projects related to power system studies for our clients in the Energy, Industrial and Mining sectors. The responsibilities of this role include performing the following activities to the highest quality.

With us, you'll get the opportunity to...
  • Work collaboratively with clients, project managers, engineers, designers and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to BBA and client standards;
  • Lead, prepare and present engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, estimates, budgets, schedules, drawings, calculations, specifications, quotations, and proposals;
  • Independently or with others, perform electrical studies such as powerflow, short circuit, protection, arc flash, grounding, NERC PRC and MOD compliance, EMF;
  • Develop and implement work methods for the execution of project work;
  • Perform site inspections, testing and commissioning at client sites, locally and abroad;
  • Plan and monitor work assignments;
  • Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
  • In addition to the technical responsibilities of this position, we are looking for individuals who have experience and interest in taking on leadership responsibilities


Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

  • Results-driven
  • Thirst to learn and excel
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Willingness to work together while having fun
  • Ability to see beyond established standards
  • Rigour and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements

  • Experience with power system software such as PSS/E, DSATools, ETAP, APSEN. Must have recently performed studies such as powerflow, short circuit, dynamic & transient studies. Other studies such as protection, arc flash, grounding, insulation coordination, etc. are assets
  • Excellent communication skills including technical report writing;
  • Preparing, editing and reviewing technical documents such as studies, reports, specifications, calculations, plans, and instructions;
  • Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in power systems from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience;
  • Registered or able to register with EGBC as P.Eng. within one year of hiring;
  • A valid class 5, or higher, BC driver's license;
  • Highly technical mindset with advanced engineering knowledge
  • Develop proposals in response to request for proposal (RFP) and/or developing work scope based on clients' needs.
  • Basic knowledge of writing electrical equipment specifications;
  • Project management knowledge including scoping, planning, estimating and analyzing project data
  • Ability to travel on short notice to customer sites and other BBA offices;

An overview of BBA's total reward

  • Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $124 000 to $170 000
  • 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

  • Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
  • Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
  • Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
  • Participation in innovation projects
  • A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
  • Custom training and development plans
  • Access to a leadership program


À propos de BBA

Depuis plus de 40 ans, nous repoussons les limites du génie pour servir nos clients de l'industrie de l'Énergie et des ressources naturelles. Chez BBA, nous développons des solutions novatrices, flexibles et durables - de la stratégie à l'exécution.
BBA est l'une des plus importantes firmes de génie-conseil privées au Canada qui s'appuie sur un réseau de 18 bureaux. Nos équipes travaillent en collaboration pour réaliser des projets qui façonnent l'industrie de demain à l'échelle locale, nationale et internationale.
La passion et l'excellence de nos gens font de BBA un Employeur de choix au Canada, et l'une des Sociétés les mieux gérées.
Nos talents sont uniques, et nous nous engageons à offrir un milieu de travail où l'on peut être soi-même. À l'exception du titre du poste qui a été féminisé pour optimiser sa découvrabilité, cette offre d'emploi a été rédigée en écriture épicène.
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