At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative digital power projects and collaborate with teams across Canada.
- Company: Join BBA, a top consulting engineering firm with a focus on renewable energy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and comprehensive health benefits from day one.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 10+ years in power systems required.
The predicted salary is between 121200 - 148200 $ per year.
As a Senior Engineer in the Digital Power Systems team, you’ll support delivering cutting-edge digital substation solutions for the renewable energy, mining and heavy industry sectors. This role is ideal for a doer—someone who can apply their technical knowledge and help grow our presence in the British Columbia region and beyond. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada. Your ability to apply your technical expertise, foster client relationships and drive project success will be key to achieving our strategic goals.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to:
- Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems
- Play various roles, like project manager, project leader and proposal leader
- Prepare competitive and value-added proposals
- Manage project work packages, schedules, budgets and teams
- Design protection diagrams (logic and control diagrams)
- Design substation HMI/SCADA architecture and configuration
- Configure intelligent electronic devices (relays, substation controllers, and more)
- Head test at BBA’s digital power systems lab
- Lead and coordinate the commissioning of digital power systems
- Transfer technical knowledge to colleagues in BBA’s offices across Canada
- Promote expertise at client meetings and by drafting technical documents, blog articles, white papers and more
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in power systems
- Available to travel to our other offices and client locations across Canada
- Knowledge of the latest applicable technologies for electrical substations
- Knowledge of power system communication protocols (MMS/GOOSE/SMV/DNP3)
- Knowledge of how to configure protection relays and HMI/SCADA systems
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 settings (manufacturing tools, system configuring tools)
- Knowledge of telecommunications (Ethernet networks, PTP, PRP/HSR, cybersecurity)
- Knowledge of test equipment for protection relays
- Asset: graduate degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Annual base salary $121,200 - $148,200
Annual premium program for regular employees
Onsite mobility premium
Time bank
Cellphone fee reimbursements
Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
Retirement savings plan
Annual vacation and sick leave
Premium for employee referrals
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits:
- Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
- Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
- Growing business with many opportunities
- Access to a leadership program
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Senior Engineer Digital Power Systems – Vancouver employer: BBA Consultants
BBA is an exceptional employer located in Winnipeg, MB, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of hydropower engineering. With a strong commitment to employee growth, mentorship, and a culture that values expertise, BBA provides numerous benefits including a comprehensive insurance plan from day one, retirement savings options, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to be part of a recognized leader in consulting engineering, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on sustainable energy solutions.
