Engineer, Transmission and Distribution Lines

Type of position: RegularYour future role on our teamOur Transmission and Distribution Lines team is spread out across Canada,mainly in Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire (head office), Toronto and Calgary. Our multidisciplinary team comprises specialized engineers, technicians and support staff and includes professionals from junior to expert levels. Our clients operate mainly in the heavy industry and private sectors, both in Canada and abroad.Our diverse client base means we get to work on a variety of highly interesting projects. With the push for decarbonization in heavy industry and the increase in renewable energy projects in Canada, our team has excellent opportunities to play a part in the energy transition by supporting clients in their transmission line projects. Our team of experts helps clients with all their project phases, from feasibility studies to commissioning and asset management.With us, you’ll get the opportunity to:Design transmission and distribution linesSupervise the work of engineers, technicians and drafters and provide technical supportAct as technical project manager to deliver projects on time, on budget and up to quality standardsDevelop line layoutsDraft and manage engineering documents for transmission and distribution line projects (from 5 kV to 765 kV)Prepare and optimize PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE modelsDesign support structures and foundations for transmission and distribution linesSelect the required components: insulators, hardware, conductors and structuresTake the lead in preparing proposals, studies, cost estimates, reports, and plans and specificationsHelp inspect existing lines and prepare inspection reportsDoes your track record include these qualities and motivation?Results-drivenInspirational leadershipWillingness to work together while having funAlways looking for sustainable and agile solutionsRigour and ethicsAbility to share and pass on knowledgeSummary of certifications and job requirementsBachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineeringAt least 10 years of experience with transmission and distribution linesRelevant structural experienceTechnical writing skillsKnowledge of the PLS-CADD suiteMember of the Ordre des ingénieurs du QuébecAsset: bilingual (English and French)An overview of BBA’s total rewardsAnnual base salaryAnnual premium program for all regular employeesOnsite mobility premiumAccess to a time bankCellphone programGroup insurance plan from day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance and a telemedicine programRetirement savings planVacation and sick leavePremium offered through the Employee Referral programBBA considers many factors to determine annual base salaries, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.At BBA, you get many benefitsLong-term hiring (not just project-based)Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitionsOptions to branch out into technical specialities, team management or project management, based on your interestsInvolvement in innovative projectsA collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledgeCustom training and development plansAccess to a leadership programAbout BBABBA 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 and , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where 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 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 or connect with our talent team.