Electrical Power Systems Engineer (intermediate)

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients.

Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.

BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations.

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Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

As an Electrical Power Systems Engineer in our Vancouver office, you will contribute to the execution of projects related to power system studies for our clients in the Energy, Industrial and Mining sectors. The responsibilities of this role include performing the following activities to the highest quality.

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;
• Lead, prepare and present engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, estimates, budgets, schedules, drawings, calculations, specifications, quotations, and proposals;
• Independently or with others, perform electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, protection, arc flash, grounding, NERC PRC and MOD compliance, EMF;
• Develop and implement work methods for the execution of project work;
• Perform site inspections, testing and commissioning at client sites, locally and abroad;
• Plan and monitor work assignments;
• Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
• In addition to the technical responsibilities of this position, we are looking for individuals who have experience and interest in taking on leadership responsibilities
  

In addition to the technical responsibilities of this position, we are looking for individuals who have experience and interest in taking on leadership responsibilities

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
  
• Inspirational leadership
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Ability to see beyond established standards
  
• Rigour and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree, or similar;
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience;
  
• Registered or able to register with EGBC as P.Eng. within one year of hiring;
  
• A valid class 5, or higher, BC driver’s licence;
  
• Highly technical mindset with advanced engineering knowledge
  
• Excellent communication skills including technical report writing;
  
• Basic knowledge of writing electrical equipment specifications;
  
• Basic project management knowledge including scoping, planning, estimating and analyzing project data;
  
• Ability to travel on short notice to customer sites and other BBA offices;
  
• Experience preparing, editing and reviewing technical documents such as studies, reports, specifications, calculations, plans, and instructions;
  
• Experience with power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, dynamic & transient studies, protection, arc flash, grounding, insulation coordination, etc.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
  
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
  
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
  
• Participation in innovation projects
  
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
  
• Custom training and development plans
  
• Access to a leadership program

BBA is committed to diversity and employment equity. We thank you for your interest in our firm. Please note that only those candidates selected will be contacted.