Lead Electrical Engineering Specialist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BBA inc. Full time
Position Type: Regular

Your Role in Our Organization

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at BBA, you will spearhead and contribute to the execution of projects throughout the conceptual, design, construction, commissioning, and operational phases for our clients in the Energy, Industrial, and Mining sectors.

In this role, you will have the chance to...
  1. Collaborate closely with clients, project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to prepare deliverables that meet both BBA and client standards;
  2. Prepare, review, and authorize engineering design packages, including reports, studies, estimates, budgets, schedules, drawings, calculations, specifications, quotations, proposals, and presentations;
  3. Develop and implement effective work methodologies;
  4. Conduct site inspections, testing, and commissioning at client locations, both locally and internationally;
  5. Oversee and prepare proposals, including scoping, cost estimation, and scheduling;
  6. Manage and lead both single and multidisciplinary project work packages, including budget preparation, scheduling, and tracking progress of deliverables;
  7. Train, coach, mentor, and supervise intermediate and junior Engineers, Technicians, and drafters;
  8. Enhance and maintain business relationships while ensuring the quality of BBA's professional services.
We are looking for individuals who possess both technical expertise and an interest in project leadership roles, such as project discipline leads, project engineers, and project managers.

At BBA, we expect our project leaders to engage in both technical and project management tasks to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the work being performed.

Do your qualities and values align with our corporate culture?
  1. Strong commitment to health and safety
  2. Results-oriented
  3. Ability to share and impart knowledge
  4. Inspirational leadership
  5. Capacity to think beyond established norms
  6. Integrity and rigor
Overview of Qualifications and Job Requirements
  1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field;
  2. Over 20 years of relevant project experience;
  3. Registered with EGBC as a P.Eng or eligible for registration within the next year;
  4. A valid class 5 BC driver's license;
  5. Exceptional communication skills with a high level of proficiency in English (both spoken and written);
  6. Willingness to travel on short notice to client sites and other BBA offices;
  7. Experience in preparing, reviewing, and approving technical documents such as studies, reports, specifications, calculations, plans, and instructions;
  8. Experience in preparing and reviewing design deliverables, including single line diagrams, layouts, elevations, material lists, and cable schedules;
  9. Experience in project estimation;
  10. Familiarity with IEEE Color Books, CEC, and NEC standards.
The following experience will be considered an asset, but is not mandatory:
  1. Practical knowledge of HV & MV substations, including site layouts, reactive equipment, switching equipment, grounding, shielding, power distribution, and lighting;
  2. Understanding of electrical equipment specifications, testing, and commissioning;
  3. Experience with software packages such as ETAP, CDEGS, PSSE, SKM Power Tools;
  4. Experience in projects within the mining or industrial sectors;
  5. Experience in troubleshooting, commissioning, and system installation;
  6. Experience in leading and managing projects, including design reviews, cost management, and scheduling;
  7. Extensive knowledge of electrical installation safety;
  8. In-depth understanding of MV and HV equipment and apparatus.
An Overview of BBA's Total Rewards
  1. Annual base salary, based on a 37.5-hour work week, ranging from $146,000 to $200,000;
  2. Annual bonus program for all regular employees;
  3. Onsite mobility premium;
  4. Access to a time bank;
  5. Cellphone program;
  6. Group insurance plan starting from day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance;
  7. Pension plan;
  8. Vacation and sick leave;
  9. Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program.

BBA considers various factors to determine the annual base salary, including but not limited to: location, education, relevant work experience, technical assessments, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies.

Benefits of Working at BBA
  1. Opportunity to mentor the next generation: We invest in our people and help them grow;
  2. A corporate culture that values expertise;
  3. Participation in innovative projects;
  4. Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both internally and externally;
  5. Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees;
  6. A growing business with numerous opportunities.
About BBA

For over 40 years, we have pushed the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sectors. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible, and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada's largest private engineering consulting firms, supported by a network of 18 offices. Our teams collaborate to deliver projects that shape the industry of tomorrow on local, national, and international scales. The passion and excellence of our people make BBA a top employer in Canada and one of the Best Managed Companies. Our talents are unique, and we are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can be themselves.



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