Project Manager – Project Development, Power & Utilities

Type of position: Regular

An Overview of your Future at BBA:

Welcome to BBA, where we are revolutionizing the engineering and professional services landscape as a national, employee-owned firm. With a robust presence coast-to-coast in Canada and the US, we bring solutions to the Power and Renewables sectors. Our Power business encompasses Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Storage, Wind, Solar, Hydropower, and Industrial decarbonization services.

We are experiencing dramatic growth in the T&D and Renewables segment across Canada. We are focused on enhancing our front-end engineering & design (FEED) and project development capabilities to complement our full engineering and design suite. As Project Manager - Project Development, Power & Utilities, in this project leadership role you will play a pivotal part in the development, interconnection and implementation of T&D, grid-modernization and storage and renewables storage across Ontario and rest of Canada.

This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a growing industry while working in a fun and exciting environment. You can expect to:

• Have significant exposure to strategic planning, learning about new technologies, engaging with industry participants and to be at the forefront of the Canadian power market.
• Directly shape the future of Canada's electricity sector by working on some of the largest and most impactful infrastructure projects that will define the energy landscape for generations to come.
• Benefit from long-term growth and stability in the power sector, with exciting career development opportunities.
• Work alongside smart, driven colleagues in a stimulating, collaborative, and social environment.
• For those passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and building, this role offers hands-on exposure to transformative energy projects—while providing mentorship opportunities for those eager to grow into future industry leaders.

About you:

You are ready to accelerate your power career and take on stimulating and fulfilling projects. Possessing a growth mindset, you are comfortable managing diverse responsibilities. You love collaborating, can motivate others and leverage the power of teamwork to tackle complex challenges.

Job Description:

As the Project Manager - Project Development, Power & Utilities, you will manage delivery of strategic FEED projects and oversee initial engineering phases of T&D, storage and renewables projects. This role requires a blend of project leadership, management skills, and knowledge of the power sector. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project feasibility studies and other early-stage engineering mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage successful delivery of transmission, distribution, storage and renewables engineering projects.
• Collaborate with T&D customers, independent power producers (IPPs), generation developers, power utilities and regulatory bodies to build strong technical solutions and foster long-term relationships.
• Manage delivery of FEED studies focusing on value engineering, cost optimization and meeting project's technical performance objectives.
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Support responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs), bringing creative ideas and strategic approaches to project development.
• Help ensure projects meet key performance indicators, including cost, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients and permitting bodies.
• Assist with other useful duties as required.

Does your track record include these qualities and motivation?

• Growth mindset
• Self-starter and motivated
• Can-do attitude to complex matters
• Results-driven
• Efficient, rigorous and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with focus on electrical/ mechanical engineering/ power disciplines OR suitable demonstrated experience working in the power sector.
• Project Engineering/ Project Management experience in power/ infrastructure industries. PMP certification or ongoing commitment to PMP will be an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in power/ infrastructure sectors, renewables, energy consulting, or related engineering projects.
• Experience in power system planning, generation development, studies and related software is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, codes, standards and best-practices pertinent to renewables and T&D projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work setting.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) is an asset.

At BBA, you'll enjoy numerous benefits, including:

• Tailored training and development programs to enhance your skills.
• A corporate culture that recognizes and values expertise.
• An intrapreneurial environment that empowers individuals to shape their consulting careers based on their strengths and passions.
• Exposure to major power infrastructure projects in renewables and T&D across Canada.
• Opportunities for your ideas to be turned into actionable initiatives, thanks to our agility and receptive approach.
• Friendly, eco-conscious, and technologically advanced work environments.
• Involvement in innovation-driven projects.
• Comprehensive pension and insurance plans.

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 15 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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