Senior Electrical Engineer

bba; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Canada seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer in their Edmonton office. The role involves providing substation engineering capabilities for wind, solar, and energy storage projects. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the power sector and strong skills in communication and critical thinking. BBA fosters an inclusive culture and offers many employee benefits, including a flexible schedule and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Annual premium program

Access to a time bank

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone Program

Group insurance plan

Retirement saving plan

Vacation and sick leave

Premium for Employee Referral program

Qualifications

• Engineering degree registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada in electrical discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant power sector/electricity industry experience.
• 2+ years in wind, solar, and/or battery energy project development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally for assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide substation engineering capabilities to support projects.
• Develop project scopes and equipment specifications.
• Review engineering deliverables and provide technical reviews.
• Execute technical and strategic mandates in coordination with internal disciplines.
• Build strong professional relationships in the renewable energy sector.

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team
BBA's Edmonton office has a focus in high voltage electrical engineering as well as wind, solar, and energy storage and is looking to continue to grow our team in those markets.

As an Electrical Engineer in the Edmonton office your role is to provide substation engineering capabilities to support the various wind, solar and energy storage projects. The role will be to provide technical direction with owner engineer mandates as well as develop detailed design projects. The role will leverage expertise, knowledge of the industry, client relationships, and engineering experience to continue grow BBA's market share.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to

• Develop project scope and equipment specifications.
• Review other project engineering deliverables and provide technical reviews to advise BBA clients
• Day to day execution of technical and strategic mandates based on areas of expertise and in coordination with BBA's internal disciplines located across Canada
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders in the renewable energy and electricity sector across Canada and the U.S.
• Review bid opportunities and provide estimates and proposals
• Support proposal preparation through creative thinking and alternative approaches.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigour and ethical
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Efficient, both at the office and the work site

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Engineering degree from a recognised university and registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada with electrical discipline; or a suitable combination of qualification(s) in a relevant discipline and applicable experience
• At least 10+ years of relevant power sector/electricity industry experience including a minimum of 2 years of wind, solar and/or battery energy project development, project execution and/or operations experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Strong and demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Able to travel to domestic (within Canada), the USA, and international destinations for site visits and/or assignments.

An overview of BBA’s total Awards

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Access to a time bank.
• Onsite mobility premium.
• Cellphone Program.
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees.
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

At BBA, you get many benefits

• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Access to a leadership program
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• At the office and on job sites, health, safety and the environment are a top priority
• A flexible schedule that allows you to work at the office and from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and where there’s no sense of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Committees involved in diversity, social commitment, etc.
• Growing business with many opportunities
• Participation in our firm’s major projects by 2030: Objectives for BBA’s Toward Net Zero plan, 30% of women on our team, and much more!

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, and 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.