Independent Engineering Consultant and Project Manager – Canada in Calgary

As part of its continued growth in the power industry and expanded presence in independent engineering (IE) services, BBA is looking to grow the delivery capacity of its Canadian IE team to meet the growing needs of our IPP and developer clients, who rely on our technical reviews, inspections and monitoring as part of their investment decision-making process.

You will help deliver projects while supporting business development initiatives to build new client relationships and strengthen existing ones. You will deliver independent consulting engineering services, coordinate a multidisciplinary team and prepare independent engineering reviews, lender’s technical advisor reports and technical due diligence assessments.

With us, you will get the opportunity to:

• Lead business development and project delivery activities for independent engineering and technical due diligence within BBA's Power business.
• Coordinate with BBA's Power business lines (wind, solar, BESS, T&D, thermal and hydro), sectors (mining and metals, power, energy and chemicals) and business practices to deliver independent, multidisciplinary, multi-technology reviews and reports.
• Build and leverage strong lender and investor relationships while leading and/or performing independent reviews of utility-scale wind, solar, energy storage and transmission projects or portfolios for financing, refinancing or M&A transactions.
• Report to the Director of Independent Engineering Services – Power Assets.
• Engage new clients and secure new accounts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with targeted and assigned clients.
• Participate in industry conferences, events and/or association meetings to promote BBA through thought leadership and generate new business leads.
• Prepare, review and lead proposal development efforts.
• Negotiate and secure contracts with support from management, legal and the commercial team.
• Remain informed on market developments within the renewables sector.
• Contribute to strategic development of innovative technical differentiation.
• Provide thought leadership to the industry through engagement in professional activities in the region.
• Work alongside and support project delivery from other BBA service offerings.

You must be able to travel domestically and internationally to site locations (10-20% travel expectation).

Project delivery includes:

• Performing project management in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, as well as BBA's policies and procedures.
• Coordinating activities to maintain project schedules and budgets and ensure successful project completion.
• Initiating and coordinating the technical review process among discipline SMEs.
• Leading meetings with clients.
• Coordinating IE-related construction monitoring, including performance audits.
• Supporting financial project closing, including reliance matters, lender Q&A, drawdown certifications and LTA monitoring.
• Developing, training and coordinating others to expand the team's skills and service offerings.
• Continuously improving the business's standards, procedures and templates for IE services.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Results-driven.
• Thirst to learn and excel.
• Rigorous and ethical.
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges.

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements:

• University degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering.
• Master's degree or other post-graduate degrees in engineering and/or business are a plus.
• From 5 to 10 years of experience working within the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, BESS, hydropower).
• Project management and engagement leadership experience on technical services in project financing, M&A, asset sales and refinancing.
• Professional Engineer status or intention/ability to become accredited as a P.Eng.; P.Eng. or US PE licence in multiple jurisdictions preferred.
• Proven track record in developing strong and lasting relationships with clients.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client engagement skills.
• Excellent written and report writing and editing skills.
• MS Office fluency.
• Some knowledge of intermittent energy resource assessment, energy yield forecasting and associated major tools (PV Syst, WaSP, Windfarmer, etc.).
• Ability to work within focused and multidisciplinary teams and experience in leading teams and projects.
• Familiarity with typical industry contracts, such as OEM supply, EPC, interconnection, services agreements, warranties, guarantees.
• Familiarity with credit agreements, IE certifications, drawdowns and reliance matters.
• Familiarity with PPAs and offtake contracts.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Must hold a passport, driver's licence and be able to travel internationally, as needed.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, French).

Asset: broader experience in wind energy, solar PV, hydropower, energy storage, microgrid power systems or power conversion systems.

Asset: familiarity with policies, standards, guidelines, rules and regulations as applicable to North American energy markets as well as other jurisdictions.

Asset: construction experience.

An Overview Of BBA's Total Rewards:

• Annual base salary from $120,000 to $170,000.
• 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 location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits:

• Access to many experts and coaching.
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions.
• A corporate culture that values expertise.
• A caring environment where everyone's ideas are listened to and there's no perception of hierarchy.
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness.

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.