Digital Power Systems Engineer – Lead Substations & Innovation

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

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.