Department Manager, Industrial Electricity

BBA Consultants; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program for regulars

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Department Manager for Industrial Electricity in Montreal to lead the department, plan and oversee major projects, and mentor a team of engineers and field professionals.

You will drive design to detailed engineering, prepare BoMs and manage OPEX projects, while strengthening client relationships and supporting business development initiatives in energy and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and licensure with Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• 10+ years of relevant consulting engineering experience or related fields.
• At least 5 years in staff/technical team management or equivalent.
• Experience preparing proposals, client management and business development.
• Intermediate English and advanced French required for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee the department's operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor engineers and field professionals to develop skills.
• Contribute to design to detailed engineering, BoMs and OPEX projects.
• Support electrical infrastructure, commissioning, and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff management

Client management

Business development

English communication

French communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Design tools

Office software

Engineering methods

Job description

Department Manager, Industrial Electricity

Montreal, QC, Canada

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team:

Join BBA and put your experience to work by helpingdevelop our expertise in industrial electricity. You’ll be responsible forplanning, coordinating and overseeing the department’s operations to ensurehigh-quality deliverables, operational efficiency and ongoing team development.

Your leadership skills will be key in motivating anddeveloping a team of engineering and field services professionals. You’llcontribute to major projects, from design to detailed engineering, includingdeveloping technical packages and bills of materials (BoMs), as well as OPEXprojects to replace, modernize and maintain electrical equipment in industrialsettings. You’ll also help support electrical infrastructure and commissionequipment for clients in the energy, heavy industry and natural resources sectors.

This role will give you the opportunity to take the leadwhile remaining closely involved in the day-to-day work alongside talentedpeople.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Plan, coordinate and oversee the delivery of major electrical projects and OPEX projects, including design, technical specifications, equipment packages, BoMs, design reviews, detailed engineering and equipment replacement and modernization in industrial settings
  
• Actively contribute to the technical execution of projects, namely by participating in design orientations and technical reviews, solving complex issues and validating engineering solutions
  
• Manage the department’s operations, including resource planning, productivity, deliverable quality and achievement of efficiency targets
  
• Develop the team's technical capabilities through training, mentoring, improving work methods and implementing effective tools
  
• Actively participate in recruiting, onboarding, monitoring and evaluating employees under your supervision
  
• Build trusted business relationships with clients, help prepare proposals and support business development initiatives
  
• Work with the Practice, Innovation, Operations and Business Development teams to strengthen our delivery capabilities, standardize and improve our processes and support the growth of the Electrical Engineering discipline, for both major projects and OPEX mandates

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
  
• Results-driven
  
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
  
• Caring mindset that puts people first
  
• Efficient, both at the office and the work site
  
• Desire to be in the thick of the action

Overview of certifications and job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
• Ten or more years of relevant experience in consulting engineering, power generation, electrical apparatus or a related field
• At least five years of experience in staff management, technical team management, project management or an equivalent role
• Experience preparing proposals, client management and business development
• Strong knowledge of design tools, office software and engineering methods applicable to electrical projects
• Intermediate English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients located in English-speaking
• Canadian provinces and abroad; you may need to use English occasionally or regularly, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

An overview of BBA’s total reward:

• 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

BBAconsiders many factors when determining the annual base salary, includinglocation, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience,technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
  
• A corporate culture that values expertise
  
• Participation in innovative projects
  
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
  
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
  
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
  
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
  
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment and more
  
• A growing business with many opportunities
  
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
  
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

AboutBBA

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.