Engineer – NERC and Power System Studies

BBA Consultants; Val-d'Or; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Cell-phone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to engage in NERC compliance studies, dynamic modeling, and technical report preparation for power systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least five years of power systems experience.

This role offers a blend of onsite and remote work options, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, mobility premiums, and opportunities for employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power systems, including NERC compliance.
• Advanced English and French skills necessary for collaboration.
• Asset: master’s or doctorate in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out NERC compliance studies and develop dynamic models.
• Analyze tests and performance data for system validations.
• Prepare compliance documentation and deliver technical reports.

Skills

NERC compliance studies

Dynamic modeling

Power system simulation software

General English proficiency

General French proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PSS®E

CYME

Job description

Role Overview

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 will support projects from defining requirements to delivering reports, including onsite testing, modelling, results analysis and technical recommendations. You’ll work with a team specialized in power systems, stability, integration of power generation facilities and regulatory compliance, and help ensure the quality of our services and maintain trusting relationships with our clients.

Position Type

Regular

Responsibilities

• 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.

Values & 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 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 and 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.

Benefits

• Annual premium program for all regular employees.
• Onsite mobility premium.
• Time bank.
• Cell‑phone 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.
• Opportunity to mentor the next generation and invest in employee development.
• A corporate culture that values expertise.
• Participation in innovation projects.
• Promotion of experts (SMEs), both externally and internally.
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home.
• Health, safety and environment focus on site and at the office.