Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Type of position: Regular

• 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

About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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