Senior or Principal Engineer - Transmission Lines

BBA, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering
  • Licensed P.Eng. (or eligible) in at least one Canadian province
  • Minimum 10 years of overhead transmission line engineering experience (consulting preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD with knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
  • Solid understanding of CSA C22.3 No. 1 and IEEE 1717 standards
  • Advanced English and French skills for client collaboration
  • Demonstrated business development involvement and established network within the Canadian utility sector preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical work on transmission line projects from development to construction
  • Perform detailed design of high-voltage overhead transmission lines
  • Prepare comprehensive engineering deliverables, including design calculations and construction packages
  • Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams throughout the project life cycle
  • Provide field engineering support during construction, including inspections and RFI responses
  • Participate in business development and contribute to proposals
  • Mentor junior engineers, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Annual premium program for regular employees
  • Onsite mobility premium and cellphone fee reimbursements
  • Group insurance plan including telemedicine from first day of employment
  • Retirement savings plan and annual vacation
  • Flexible schedule with a mix of office and remote work
  • A supportive corporate culture that values innovation and employee input
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship program
Full Job Description
Type of position: Régulier

Your future role on our team

North America is experiencing an unprecedentedtransmission build-out. High-voltage lines are being planned, permitted andconstructed to support grid modernization, electrification and the energytransition. BBA's Transmission group is at the centre of this surge, deliveringcomplex, multi-phase projects across Canada and internationally.

Our multidisciplinary teams span Canada, from St. John'sto Vancouver, bringing together engineers and technicians across offices. We'regrowing rapidly and seeking seasoned engineers who can deliver projectexcellence and build strong client relationships.

As a Senior or Principal Engineer - Transmission Lines,you'll lead technical work and projects across the full project life cycle,supporting HVAC and HVDC projects from early development and interconnectionthrough to detailed engineering and construction. You'll work closely withplanning and studies teams, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentortechnical teams, oversee project delivery and strengthen long-term clientrelationships across markets.

With us, you'll get the opportunity to...

  • Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines (25 kV to 765 kV), including conductor selection, structure spotting and optimization, sag-and-tension analysis and electrical clearance verification
  • Design support structures and foundations (steel, lattice, wood, concrete and composite materials), in accordance with CSA and IEEE standards
  • Model transmission systems using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
  • Prepare high-quality engineering deliverables, including plan-and-profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications and construction packages
  • Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, environmental and survey teams across all project phases, from feasibility through commissioning
  • Provide field engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses and as-built reviews
  • Participate in business development activities: identify opportunities, build client relationships, contribute to go/no-go decisions and support market strategy development
  • Lead or contribute to proposals, qualification packages and fee estimates
  • Develop and maintain trusted client relationships that lead to repeat business
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, review deliverables and elevate overall team performance


Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?

  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Results-driven
  • Strong commitment to health and safety
  • Willingness to work together while having fun
  • Efficient, both at the office and the work site
  • Rigorous and ethical
  • Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering
  • Licensed P.Eng. (or eligible) in at least one Canadian province
  • At least 10 years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering (consulting experience preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD; working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
  • Solid understanding of CSA C22.3 No. 1, IEEE 1717 and applicable utility standards
  • Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
  • Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
  • Asset: demonstrated involvement in business development (proposals, client engagement, account support)
  • Asset: established network within the Canadian utility sector
  • Asset: experience with LiDAR data processing and terrain modelling

An overview of BBA's total rewards

  • 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 considersmany 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

  • Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
  • A corporate culture that values expertise
  • Participation in innovation projects
  • Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
  • A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
  • A caring environment where everyone's ideas are listened to and there's no perception of hierarchy
  • A growing business with many opportunities
  • On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA


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