Electrical Engineer

October 3 2024
Industries Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Electrical, Power, Hydraulic, Wind, Nuclear,
Edmonton, AB • Full time

Type of position: Regular

An overview of your future role at BBA

BBA is an established engineering firm with focus in high voltage electrical engineering as well as wind, solar, and energy storage. We are looking to continue to grow our team in those markets.

This role is to provide substation engineering capabilities to support the various wind, solar and energy storage projects. The role will be to provide technical direction with owner engineer mandates as well as develop detailed design projects. The role will leverage expertise, knowledge of the industry, client relationship,s and engineering experience to continue grow BBA's market share.

You'll have the opportunity to use your talent and experience to:

  • Develop project scope and equipment specifications.
  • Review other project engineering deliverables and provide technical reviews to advise BBA clients
  • Day to day execution of technical and strategic mandates based on areas of expertise and in coordination with BBA's internal disciplines located across Canada
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders in the renewable energy and electricity sector across Canada and the U.S.
  • Review bid opportunities and provide estimates and proposals
  • Support proposal preparation through creative thinking and alternative approaches


Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Results-driven
  • Strong commitment to health and safety
  • Thirst to learn and excel
  • Ability to share and pass-on knowledge
  • Interest in solving the most complex challenges
  • Sense of equity and inclusion


Overview of certifications and job requirements

  • Engineering degree from a recognised university and registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada with electrical discipline; or a suitable combination of qualification(s) in a relevant discipline and applicable experience
  • At least 5 years of relevant power sector/electricity industry experience including a minimum of 2 years of wind, solar and/or battery energy project development, project execution and/or operations experience
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  • Strong and demonstrated critical thinking skills
  • Able to travel to domestic (within Canada), the USA, and international destinations for site visits and/or assignments


An overview of BBA's total rewards

  • Annual base salary, based on a 37.5hr work week
  • Annual premium 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


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 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.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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