Senior Design Engineer, Controls, Substations and Power Plants

BBA Consultants; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a senior design engineer in controls to design control and protection systems for high‑voltage substations and hydroelectric plants across Canada. The role involves onsite work to ensure quality before energization and coordinating with clients to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in electrical engineering, 10+ years in control projects, and strong English and French skills to collaborate across offices and clients in Canada and

Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering.
• More than 10 years of experience in control projects.
• Advanced English and French to collaborate with offices/clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and Québec.
• Available for short- and long-term work assignments at client sites.
• Knowledge of protection-relay test equipment and onsite monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation.
• Take on various roles on projects, including project manager.
• Manage the technical portions of projects (design reviews, cost estimates, schedules).
• Review team engineering work for control systems at substations or power plants.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to a work team.
• Coordinate mandates with other discipline leads.
• Participate in group development and improve methods.

Skills

English (Advanced)

French (Advanced)

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

E3 design software

Job description

Overview

Join BBA as a senior design engineer in controls. You will design control and protection systems for high‑voltage substations and hydroelectric power plants across Canada, participate in onsite work to ensure quality and compliance before energization, and play a key role in managing projects, coordinating with clients, and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Type of Position

Regular

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation.
• Take on various roles on projects, including project manager.
• Manage the technical portions of projects (design reviews, cost estimates, schedules).
• Review team engineering work for control systems at substations or power plants.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to a work team.
• Coordinate mandates with other discipline leads.
• Participate in group development and improve methods.

Values & Culture Fit

• 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 ethical conduct.
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge.

Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering.
• More than 10 years of experience in control projects at Hydro‑Québec.
• Knowledge of E3 design software.
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; English may be used occasionally or daily depending on current projects.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Available for short‑ and long‑term work assignments at client sites.
• Asset: knowledge of protection‑relay test equipment and onsite monitoring.

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.

Benefits

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone.
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge.
• Long‑term hiring prospects (not just project‑based).
• Opportunity to mentor the next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop.
• A corporate culture that values expertise.
• Participation in innovation projects.

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success; their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support.