Electrical Designer Lead

Job summary

Lead and deliver electrical engineering and drafting services, including designs for high-voltage substations and renewable power facilities, using AutoCAD and preparing technical documents. Coordinate project activities and client meetings, conduct site surveys, support commissioning, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues.

Job details

Type of position: Régulier Looking to build your career with us? Join BBA and make the most of your experience by actively contributing to the various stages of Electrical Discipline. We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer Lead to join our Corporate Electrical & Automation team to support and lead our expansion in Ontario. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic growing team. Your role will be to participate in the day-to-day delivery of engineering services, from front-end studies to assisting with commissioning. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality professional services, maintaining good working relationships with clients, and providing mentorship and technical support to your co-workers. With Us You’ll Get The Opportunity To Provide engineering services and consulting work, either in a team or individually with support Design and read 1-line, schematic, wiring and layouts drawings Design and draft high voltage substations up to 500 kV Be part of teams designing renewable power facilities (wind, solar, BESS) Effectively use AutoCAD to create and edit electrical drawings Prepare technical documents, calculation notes and specifications Apply established working methods and make sure they are improved upon Take part in project management activities (costs, deadlines) Take part in coordination meetings, both internally and with clients Carry out site surveys Take part in commissioning equipment at client sites, locally and abroad Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Autonomous Show an aptitude for self-development Result Oriented Excellent communication and interpersonal skill Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Thirst to learn and excel Rigour and ethical Caring mindset that puts people first Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements Diploma in Electrical Technology (able to be registered or currently registered with OACETT) Minimum 5 years of drafting experience in utility or consulting engineering enviornments Minimum of 5 years of experience designing HV substations and protection & control Strong knowledge of electrical drawings (schematic, wiring and layout) Hold a valid Ontario driver’s licence Asset: working knowledge of 3D drafting An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards Annual base salary $73,000 - $104,800 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 market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. At BBA, You Get Many Benefits Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness 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. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

What you’ll do

Lead and deliver electrical engineering and drafting services, including designs for high-voltage substations and renewable power facilities, using AutoCAD and preparing technical documents. Coordinate project activities and client meetings, conduct site surveys, support commissioning, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Electrical Technology and at least five years of drafting experience in utility or consulting engineering, including at least five years designing high-voltage substations and protection and control systems. Candidates must have strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring and layout drawings, and a valid Ontario driver’s licence; registration or eligibility for registration with OACETT is also specified.

Benefits

• Annual Premium Program
• Onsite Mobility Premium
• Time Bank
• Cellphone Fee Reimbursements
• Group Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Annual Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Premium
• Flexible Schedule
• Telecommuting

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical Design
• Electrical Drafting
• High-Voltage Substations
• Protection And Control
• Electrical Schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• Electrical Layouts
• AutoCAD
• Renewable Energy Design
• Technical Documentation
• Electrical Calculations
• Project Coordination
• Commissioning
• Site Surveys
• Client Relations
• Mentoring

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Art & Design

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