Digital Power Systems Engineer

BBA Consultants; Rouyn-Noranda; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance from day one

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Employee referral premium

Job summary

BBA, a leading Canadian engineering firm, seeks a seasoned engineer to execute IEC 61850-based power-system projects and lead proposals. You will design protection, HMI/SCADA, and configurations, while coordinating testing and commissioning across client sites.

The role requires travel across Canada, strong French/English skills, and a background in electrical power systems. A flexible schedule blends office and home work.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering.
• Five years of experience or more in the power systems sector.
• Available to travel to BBA's office across Canada.
• Available for short- and long-term assignments at client sites across Canada.
• Advanced level of French and English to collaborate with offices and clients inside/outside Québec.
• Knowledge of substation technology and protection relays.
• IEC 61850 knowledge and HMI/SCADA configuration expertise.
• Graduate degree in electrical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems.
• Lead projects and proposals; prepare competitive and value-added proposals.
• Design protection diagrams (logic and control diagrams).
• Design substation HMI/SCADA architecture and configuration.
• Configure smart electronic devices (relays, substation controllers).
• Direct testing at BBA’s digital power systems lab and commission systems.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Entrepreneurship

Results-driven

Motivating others

Bilingual French/English

Education

Engineering degree (university)

Graduate degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

IEC 61850 knowledge

Protection relays configuration

HMI/SCADA configuration

Substation technology knowledge

Test equipment for protection relays

Job description

Type of position: Regular

An overview of your future role at BBA

• Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems
• Play various roles, such as project leader and proposal leader
• Prepare competitive and value-added proposals
• Design protection diagrams (logic and control diagrams)
• Design substation HMI/SCADA architecture and configuration
• Configure smart electronic devices (relays, substation controllers, etc.)
• Direct testing at BBA’s digital power systems lab
• Commission digital power systems

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Service excellence: ability to manage relationships with clients and partners
• Leadership: Inspire respect and confidence in others and create an atmosphere conducive to teamwork
• Entrepreneurship: ability to promote your own skills to peers as well as to internal clients (e.g., project managers, project leaders) and external clients
• Results-driven: Constantly seek to surpass set objectives
• Ability to motivate others: maintain an inclusive workplace and value everyone’s contribution

Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• University degree in engineering
• Five years of experience or more in the power systems sector
• Available to travel to BBA's office across Canada
• Available for short- and long-term assignments at client sites across Canada
• Advanced level of French and English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients inside and outside Québec. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
• Knowledge of substation technology
• Knowledge of how to configure protection relays
• Asset: knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard
• Asset: Knowledge of how to configure HMI/SCADA systems
• A sset: Knowledge of test equipment for protection relays
• Asset: graduate degree in electrical engineering or a related field

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• 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

• 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

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies .

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.