Electrical Engineer, Electrical Apparatus (hydroelectric power plants)

BBA Consultants; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Telemedicine program

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance from day one

Annual vacation and sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Flexible schedule (office + work-from-

Wellness and professional development

Job summary

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to contribute to hydroelectric power plant projects across Canada. You’ll design electrical power systems, size equipment, and work with multidisciplinary teams to refine layouts and installation details.

The role emphasizes rigorous engineering, site surveys, commissioning support, and coordination with other disciplines. A university degree in electrical engineering and licensure in Quebec are required, with strong French and English skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• Ten years of proven electrical engineering experience, ideally in hydroelectric projects.
• Knowledge of utility standards and the Québec Electrical Code.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• Advanced French and English collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems for hydro plants, including switchgear.
• Conduct preliminary and detailed engineering studies.
• Develop layout and installation engineering for electrical apparatus.
• Prepare drawings, elevations, diagrams, and material lists.
• Perform calculations to size electrical equipment and power cables.
• Review vendor data, estimate quantities, and draft specs.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, and control teams.
• Conduct site surveys, support commissioning, and tests.
• Supervise CEPs and technologists on the team.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

University degree in electrical engineering

Professional licensure (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec)

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Our electrical engineering team is recognized for its expertise in energy and complex electrical infrastructure and plays a key role in developing, refurbishing and optimizing hydroelectric power plants across Canada. Driven by the energy transition and the need to modernize existing assets, our projects cover the entire life cycle of these facilities, from preliminary studies to commissioning.

To support the growth of our hydropower work, we’re looking for an electrical engineer specialized in electrical apparatus. You’ll be supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams and take part in major projects that draw on your technical skills and your understanding of high-power environments.

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

• Design electrical power systems for hydroelectric power plants, including medium- and low-voltage switchgear
• Participate in preliminary and feasibility studies as well as detailed engineering
• Develop layout and installation engineering for electrical apparatus, including:
  • Medium-voltage cabinets
  • Medium- and low-voltage bus ducts
  • Auxiliary service transformers
  • Low-voltage electrical power centres
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables, such as general arrangement drawings, elevations, construction details, single-line diagrams, material lists and cable schedules
• Perform or verify the electrical calculations required to size and select electrical apparatus and power cables
• Help select equipment, review vendor technical data and estimate quantities
• Draft technical specifications for installation work
• Coordinate your work with the other disciplines involved, including structural, civil, heavy and auxiliary mechanical, control and protection, building and architecture
• Conduct site surveys and visits, help with technical support activities on site and during commissioning phases and participate in factory and site acceptance tests, when required
• Supervise the work of CEPs and technologists on the team

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Rigour and ethical
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• University degree in electrical engineering
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
• Ten years of proven experience in electrical engineering, ideally in hydroelectric power plant projects or power installations
• Knowledge of utility standards and practices
• Strong command of design methods for electrical power and distribution systems
• Experience with design software (e.g., AutoCAD and similar tools)
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including the Québec Electrical Code

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for all 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

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Access to many experts and coaching
• 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
• A growing business with many opportunities
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are a priority

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’s Best Managed Companies , and we have been recognized as a 2024 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.

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