Engineer – NERC and Power System Studies

BBA Consultants; Rouyn-Noranda; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Mobility premium

Health & safety culture

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead NERC compliance studies and dynamic modelling for generation facilities connected to North American power systems. You will define requirements, run simulations, and deliver technical reports to clients, with onsite testing and collaboration across teams.

The role requires at least five years in power systems, strong knowledge of PSS/E and CYME, and bilingual capability in English and French to support Canada-wide projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; eligible to become a professional engineer in Canada.
• At least five years of experience in power systems, including NERC compliance, validation of dynamic models or stability studies.
• Knowledge of power system simulation software such as PSS/E and CYME.
• Knowledge of transient and dynamic stability studies and generator/converter control systems.
• Understanding of control parameters, transfer functions, and control diagrams.
• Knowledge of NERC MOD standards and generator interconnection requirements.
• Available to work at client sites in Québec and across Canada.
• Advanced English and French skills for collaboration with multiple offices and clients.
• Assets: master’s degree or doctorate in electrical engineering; IGEE diploma; experience with renewables or transmission operators; AI in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out NERC compliance studies and modal analyses.
• Develop, validate and calibrate dynamic models of generation equipment and perform system studies.
• Prepare compliance documentation and deliver technical reports to clients.

Skills

NERC compliance

Dynamic modelling

PSS/E

CYME

Power systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

P.Eng. eligible (Canada)

Master’s degree

IGEE diploma

Tools

PSS/E

CYME

Job description

Type of position: Regular

When you join our team, you’ll mainly be involved in NERC compliance studies for modelling and assessing the dynamic performance of generation facilities connected to North American power systems. You’ll support projects from defining requirements to delivering reports, including onsite testing, modelling, results analyses and technical recommendations. You’ll work with a team specialized in power systems, stability, integration of power generation facilities and regulatory compliance. You’ll also help ensure the quality of our services and maintain trusting relationships with our clients.

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

• Carry out NERC compliance studies, specifically in accordance with MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027 and MOD-032 standards Develop, validate and calibrate dynamic models of generation equipment, and perform the required system studies, including load flow, short-circuit and stability
• Analyze field tests, performance data and system disturbances to validate models and evaluate the behaviour of hydroelectric, wind, solar and industrial facilities
• Prepare compliance documentation, run required simulations using tools such as PSS®E, work with clients and stakeholders and write and deliver technical reports

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Rigorous and ethical
• Fascination for innovation
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and eligible to become a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada
• At least five years of experience in power systems, including NERC compliance, validation of dynamic models or stability studies
• Knowledge of power system simulation software, such as PSS®E et CYME
• Knowledge of transient and dynamic stability studies, as well as generator and converter control systems
• Understanding of control parameters, transfer functions and control diagrams
• Knowledge of NERC standards MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027 and MOD-032, as well as generator interconnection requirements
• Knowledge of North American transmission systems and generator interconnection requirements
• Available to work at client sites in Québec and across Canada
• 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
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: master’s degree or doctorate in electrical engineering
• Asset: a diploma from the Institut en génie de l’énergie électrique (IGEE)
• Asset: experience working with renewable energy producers or power transmission operators
• Asset: knowledge of AI tools applied to engineering

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• 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

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

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

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.

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