Electrical drafter-designer

bba; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consulting engineering firm as an Electrical Drafter-Designer. You will contribute to high-voltage substation projects across Canada, engaging in design, coordination, and quality assurance tasks. BBA offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and a strong commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Annual premium program

Group insurance plan starting on Day 1

Retirement savings plan

Custom training and development plans

Onsite mobility premium

Qualifications

• Diploma of vocational studies in relevant engineering fields.
• Experience in protection and control projects at Hydro-Québec is an asset.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for high-voltage substations.
• Coordinate tasks with other discipline leads.
• Participate in site surveys and control start-up activities.

Skills

Designing protection panels

Team collaboration

Knowledge sharing

Education

Diploma in Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Diploma of vocational studies in Building or Industrial Design

Tools

E3 design software

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and make the most of your experience as an electrical drafter–designer by actively contributing to various project stages. You’ll be involved in designing protection and control systems for high-voltage substations across Canada. You’ll also be responsible for contributing to site assignments to ensure work quality and system compliance prior to energization. You’ll play a key role in managing projects, coordinating with clients and delivering quality projects with the BBA team.

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

• Take on various roles, including that of project leader
  
• Design protection panels (AC, control, wiring diagrams, etc.)
  
• Draft installation specifications and prepare material, cable and interconnection lists
  
• Participate in site surveys
  
• Coordinate tasks with other discipline leads
  
• Participate in control start-up activities

Do your qualities and goals match the BBA culture?

• Thirst to learn and excel
  
• Willingness to work together while having fun
  
• Caring mindset that puts people first
  
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
  
• Rigour and ethics
  
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

The experienceyou bring

• Diploma of vocational studies in Building or Industrial Design or a diploma of college studies in Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or in Architecture
  
• Asset: experience in protection and control projects at Hydro-Québec
  
• Asset: knowledge of E3 design software
  
• Asset: available for short-term work assignments at client sites
  
• Asset: bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written, and ability to draft technical documents in both languages

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary established using a 37.5-hour week
  
• An annual premium program for all regular employees
  
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Access to a time bank
  
• Cellphone program
  
• A group insurance plan that starts on Day 1, including short-term and long-term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
  
• Retirement savings plan
  
• Vacation and sick leave
  
• A premium through the Employee Referral program

With us, you’ll get many benefits

• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
• Access to many experts and coaching
  
• Collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge
  
• Fun and Collaboration committee
  
• Opportunity for site work: A fantastic career accelerator!
  
• Custom training and development plans

About BBA
For over 45 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 goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued.Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’sBest Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a2024 Best Employer by Mercer.
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.