Protection and Control Engineer Kamloops, BC

Job summary

Engineer, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot protection, control, and SCADA systems for utility substations and generation facilities, including providing technical support remotely and onsite. Monitor client-site activities, lead project or site work as needed, and prepare commissioning reports that meet engineering and client quality standards.

Job details

Type of position: Regular Your future role on our team BBA is growing and our Kamloops, BC team is looking for an individual to focus on engineering projects in protection and control systems for utility substations and generation facilities. You will perform commissioning, maintenance, and corrective work while ensuring safe and reliable operations. You will be monitoring client site activities and contributing as a project, proposal, or site work leader. You will develop and implement protection and SCADA systems, configure protection schemes, and provide technical support both remotely and onsite. Working in outdoor and sometimes remote environments, you will gain valuable field experience. You will also prepare commissioning reports and ensure all deliverables meet high-quality engineering and client standards. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to... Expand your fields of expertise to include protection, control, automation, and supervision of medium- and high-voltage substations Demonstrate skills in managing relationships with clients and partners Inspire respect and trust in others and create a climate conducive to teamwork Promote your skills to peers as well as internal (e.g., directors, project leaders) and external clients Show your ability to motivate others, maintain an engaging work environment and value everyone’s contributions Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Results-driven and constantly striving to exceed set objectives Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions Willingness to transform the world for the better Caring mindset that puts people first Thirst to learn and excel Ability to share and pass on knowledge Interest in solving the most complex challenges Entrepreneurial spirit Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma (technologist) in one of the following areas: electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, automated production engineering, telecommunications or network administration or any other relevant training Be registered as a professional Engineer in Canada for the position of Engineer Available to travel to our BBA offices across Canada Available for short- and long-term work assignments at client sites in Canada Asset: Bilingual (English and French) Asset: Experience in power control systems for generation and renewable energy sectors Asset: Operational and brownfield experience with industrial and utility systems Asset: Knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard and the PRP, PTP, SNTP, MMS, GOOSE and SV communication standards An Overview Of BBA’s Total Reward Annual base salary between $10, 000 to $160 000 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 location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills At BBA, You Get Many Benefits Access to many experts and coaching Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions A inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness Generous pension and insurance plan Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy About BBA BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

What you’ll do

Engineer, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot protection, control, and SCADA systems for utility substations and generation facilities, including providing technical support remotely and onsite. Monitor client-site activities, lead project or site work as needed, and prepare commissioning reports that meet engineering and client quality standards.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, automated production engineering, telecommunications, network administration, or related training is required; Engineer applicants must be registered as a professional engineer in Canada. The role requires availability for travel and short- or long-term client-site assignments in Canada; experience in power control systems, industrial or utility brownfield work, and IEC 61850 communications is an asset.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• maintenance · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Protection and Control Systems
• Substation Engineering
• Commissioning
• Maintenance
• Corrective Work
• SCADA Systems
• Protection Scheme Configuration
• Technical Support
• Project Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Medium- and High-Voltage Systems
• IEC 61850
• PRP
• PTP
• SNTP
• MMS

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Consulting
• Security & Safety

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