Senior Engineer - Digital Power Systems

bba; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is looking for a Senior Engineer in Digital Power Systems. The role involves delivering digital substation solutions across renewable energy sectors. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing engineering projects, preparing proposals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers various growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance and retirement savings starting from day one.

Benefits

Annual premium program

Access to a time bank

On-site mobility premium

Cellphone program

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in power systems.
• Knowledge of the latest applicable technologies for electrical substations.
• Available to travel to various locations across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards.
• Prepare competitive and value-added proposals.
• Manage project work packages, schedules, budgets, and teams.

Skills

IEC 61850 standards

Project management

Proposal preparation

Client relationship management

Technical documentation

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Graduate degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Protection relays

HMI/SCADA systems

Test equipment for protection relays

Job description

Type of position: Regular

An overview of your future role at BBA

As a Senior Engineer in Digital Power Systems team, you’ll support in delivering cutting‑edge digital substation solutions for the renewable energy, mining and heavy industry sectors. This role is ideal for a doer—someone who can apply their technical knowledge and support with growing our presence in the Ontario region and beyond. You’ll get the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada. Your ability to apply your technical expertise, foster client relationships and drive project success will be key to achieving our strategic goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems.
• Playing various roles, like project manager, project leader and proposal leader.
• Preparing competitive and value‑added proposals.
• Managing project work packages, schedules, budgets and teams.
• Designing protection diagrams (logic and control diagrams).
• Designing substation HMI/SCADA architecture and configuration.
• Configuring intelligent electronic devices (relays, substation controllers, etc.).
• Leading testing at BBA’s digital power systems lab.
• Leading and coordinating the commissioning of digital power systems.
• Transferring technical knowledge to your colleagues in BBA’s offices across Canada.
• Promoting expertise at client meetings and by drafting technical documents, blog articles, white papers and much more.

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

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or in a related field
• At least 15 years of experience in power systems
• Available to travel to our other offices and client locations across Canada
• Knowledge of the latest applicable technologies for electrical substations
• Knowledge of power system communication protocols (MMS/GOOSE/SMV/DNP3)
• Knowledge of how to configure protection relays and HMI/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 settings (manufacturing tools, system configuring tools)
• Knowledge of telecommunications (Ethernet networks, PTP, PRP/HSR, cybersecurity)
• Knowledge of test equipment for protection relays
• Asset: graduate degree in electrical engineering or a related field

An overview of BBA’s Total Awards

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Access to a time bank.
• On‑site mobility premium.
• Cellphone program.
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance for regular employees.
• Retirement savings 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.