Senior Advisor, Load Forecasting & Power Advisory

BBA Consultants; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BBA Consultants invites a Senior Advisor to lead load forecasting and power advisory within the PAAM group across North America, managing models, client relationships and projects.

The role includes developing forecasting tools, supporting business development, mentoring staff, and delivering on strategic initiatives in power markets.

Candidates bring a strong background in economics/engineering, 8+ years in utilities, Python/ML, and experience with Tableau/Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, engineering or data science, or similar post‑secondary degree.
• 8+ years of experience in power advisory, load forecasting or related sectors.
• Experience with data analytics products (Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of utilities, power markets, and regulations.
• Experience with Python and machine learning.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of energy transition and market models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PAAM group in load forecasting, power advisory and SME support, focusing on utility markets.
• Develop models/tools for analysis of condition, forecasting and investment scenarios.
• Create frameworks for electricity planning in generation projects and bulk systems.
• Support client engagement, scheduling and workload balancing.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to training materials.
• Lead PAAM projects, manage resources, schedules, budgets and client expectations.
• Deliver on marketing and sales of PAAM services.
• Contribute to the PAAM strategic plan and key initiatives.

Skills

Load forecasting

Python

Machine learning

Data analytics

Project management

Power markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, engineering or data science, or similar post‑secondary degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SCADA

Metering management

GIS

CAD

Job description

Overview

BBA is a national, employee‑owned, multi‑disciplinary engineering and services firm with offices coast to coast, in the U.S. and abroad. We have an established Power and Renewables business line which comprises Power Advisory and Asset Management (PAAM), Transmission and Distribution (T&D), Wind and Solar, Storage, Hydropower and Industrial Power groups. We want to strengthen our position in the PAAM group and Power Markets segment across North America.

Type of position: Regular

Senior Advisor, Power Advisory and Load Forecasting

As the Senior Advisor, Power Advisory and Load Forecasting, you’ll be responsible for driving load forecasting and power advisory services and products, as well as building and maintaining client relationships. You’ll also lead and continue to develop our load forecasting services within the North American power utility market. You’ll leverage your expertise, industry knowledge, client relationships and engineering/data science experience to achieve our objectives. Additionally, this role will include the opportunity to work on other power advisory projects within the generation and transmission market segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the PAAM group in load forecasting, power advisory, SME support and continual improvement projects, initially focused on the utility sector, including the ability to develop tools that account for energy transition trends and triggers (e.g., EV/DER penetration, data centres)
• Develop models/tools to assist in the analysis of condition, forecasting and investment scenarios
• Develop models and frameworks for electricity planning in the context of generation projects and the bulk system
• Support the PAAM group in client business development, client engagement methodology development, work scheduling and workload balancing
• Mentor junior staff and help develop training materials while carrying out formal and informal staff education, training and mentorships
• Lead projects within the PAAM team, including managing resources, schedules, budgets and client expectations
• Deliver on assigned marketing and sales of services within the business line
• Contribute to the overall PAAM group strategic plan and key initiatives

Desired Qualities & Values

• Autonomous
• Aptitude for self‑development
• Results‑driven
• Excellent communication and soft skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Rigorous and ethical
• Caring mindset that puts people first

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, engineering or data science, or similar post‑secondary degree
• At least 8 years of experience
• Data processing and data analytics products (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Regional, domestic and international utility and generation company regulations
• Technologies and systems used by power system operators (SCADA, Metering management, GIS, CAD)
• Knowledge of utilities and power markets
• Experience and knowledge in developing load forecasts related to energy needs
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, programming (i.e., Python) and machine learning
• Project management experience
• Asset: knowledge of economic models in the power space (production cost, capacity expansion, ELCC, etc.)
• Assets: industry designation and/or continuing education

Total Rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for 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 for regular employees
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals
• Custom training and development plans
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Generous pension and insurance plan
• Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives
• Friendly, eco‑mindful and high‑tech workspaces
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.