Electrical Engineer Power Systems Studies

Type of position: Régulier

Your future role on our team

Our Vancouver Office is growing and is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our continued growth and achievement of our strategic objectives as consultants in the natural resource and renewable energy industries.

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
  
• Establish client needs, prepare or review reports, estimates, 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
  
• Lead, supervise, train, and mentor junior engineers during the project execution
  
• Perform site inspections, testing and commissioning at client sites
  
• Create project scope of services, budgets and schedules
  
• Plan and monitor work assignments and costs
  
• Communicate with the client on active and future projects

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Strong commitment to health and safety
  
• Caring, people-first mindset
  
• Inspired to do a great job and exceed client expectations
  
• Ability to see beyond established standards
  
• Practices rigour and work ethic

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in power systems from a recognized post-secondary institution
  
• P.Eng. or eligible to register with EGBC as a P.Eng
  
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with power systems and studies
  
• 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
  
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, design drawings, studies, plans, and instructions
  
• Highly technical mindset with advanced engineering knowledge
  
• Experience developing proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFP) and/or developing work scope based on clients’ needs
  
• Practical knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
  
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  
• Strong and demonstrated critical thinking skills
  
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
  
• Able to travel to customer sites and other BBA offices within Canada, the USA, and international destinations for project short-term assignments, such as site meetings, field reviews, site assessments, tests, etc
  
• Asset: Project management knowledge including scoping, planning, estimating and analyzing project data
  
• Asset: Experience in HV/MV/LV electrical equipment troubleshooting, commissioning, and system installation
  
• Asset: Basic knowledge of writing electrical equipment specifications
  
• Asset: Familiarity with electrical protection and control system
  
• Asset: Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, or IEC standards

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
  
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
  
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
  
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
  
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc
  
• A growing business with many opportunities
  
• A generous retirement savings and insurance plan
  
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
  
• On site and at the office: health, safety and the environment are a priority
  

An overview of BBA’s total Awards

• Annual base salary between – $124,000 to $170,000
  
• Annual premium program for regular employees
  
• Access to a time bank
  
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Cellphone Program
  
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees
  
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees
  
• Vacation and sick leave
  
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program
  

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to:
Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies

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 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.

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.
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