Senior Electrical Engineer – Load Electrification, DERs & Utility Interconnections

bba; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrification projects, deliver complex designs, and engage with clients across Ontario. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the power sector, a degree in electrical engineering, and strong knowledge of medium-voltage systems. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Annual premium program for regular employees

Group insurance plan starting day one

Retirement saving plan

Access to a leadership program

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in Ontario’s power sector.
• Proven experience with medium-voltage (4.16 kV–44 kV) distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code and CSA C22.3.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of load electrification, DER integration, and medium-voltage interconnection projects.
• Oversee development of electrical design packages.
• Support utility interconnection processes.

Skills

Project delivery

Client engagement

Medium-voltage systems design

Electrification initiatives

Power system studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

P.Eng. designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Tools

Industry-standard power system analysis tools

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Electrical Engineer to help lead our growing work in load electrification, distributed energy resources (DERs), and medium-voltage interconnections across Ontario. This role combines technical delivery, client engagement, and strategic growth—supporting electrification initiatives in sectors such as transportation, commercial, industrial, and the rapidly expanding data center market.

You’ll guide complex projects from concept through grid integration while collaborating closely with an established team of power and electrical professionals. This role also provides the opportunity to shape and grow a dedicated electrification and DERs team serving Ontario and neighboring regions across Canada and the United States.

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead delivery of load electrification, DER integration, and medium-voltage interconnection projects from feasibility through commissioning.
• Oversee development of electrical design packages, including single-line diagrams, interconnection drawings, equipment layouts, and supporting studies.
• Support utility interconnection processes through application preparation, technical coordination, and discussions with utilities and other stakeholders.
• Design and specify medium-voltage distribution systems (e.g., switchgear, utility connection topology, MV substation, energy storage and on-site generation).
• Conduct power system studies using industry-standard tools to support distribution and interconnection assessments.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Support growth of BBA’s electrification and DER portfolio by leveraging professional relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to proposals, client presentations, and technical submissions.
• Build trusted relationships with utilities, industrial clients, developers, and other market participants.

Development and Growth

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic initiatives that advance BBA’s capabilities in electrification, DERs, and grid modernization.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results Driven
• Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Efficient, both at the office and the work site
• Rigorous and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• P.Eng. designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in Ontario’s power sector (background in consulting, utilities, power developer, EPC, or industrial sectors are welcome).
• Proven experience with medium-voltage (4.16 kV–44 kV) distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code and CSA C22.3.
• Experience with electrification initiatives (industrial electrification, EV infrastructure, behind-the-meter energy storage, roof-top solar PV, etc.) and their impacts on distribution grids.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a client-facing, “seller-doer” consulting environment.

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

• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• Growing business with many opportunities
• Access to a leadership program

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.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.