Senior Engineer Digital Power Systems Vancouver

BBA Consultants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 121,200 - 148,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary $121,200 - $148,200

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Flexible working environment

Onsite mobility premium

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Digital Power Systems team in Vancouver, BC. In this role, you will deliver digital substation solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, at least 10 years of power systems experience, and strong technical expertise. With a competitive salary range of $121,200 - $148,200, this role offers growth opportunities and various benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in power systems.
• Available to travel to offices and client locations across Canada.
• Knowledge of latest applicable technologies for electrical substations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning of digital power systems.
• Transfer technical knowledge to colleagues across Canada.

Skills

Power system communication protocols (MMS/GOOSE/SMV/DNP3)

Configuration of protection relays

IEC 61850 settings knowledge

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Graduate degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

An Overview Of Your Future Role At BBA: As a Senior Engineer in the Digital Power Systems team, you’ll support 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 help grow our presence in the British Columbia region and beyond. You’ll 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.

Type of position: Regular

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems
• Play various roles, like project manager, project leader and proposal leader
• Prepare competitive and value-added proposals
• Manage project work packages, schedules, budgets and teams
• Design protection diagrams (logic and control diagrams)
• Design substation HMI/SCADA architecture and configuration
• Configure intelligent electronic devices (relays, substation controllers, and more)
• Head test at BBA’s digital power systems lab
• Lead and coordinate the commissioning of digital power systems
• Transfer technical knowledge to colleagues in BBA’s offices across Canada
• Promote expertise at client meetings and by drafting technical documents, blog articles, white papers and more

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• At least 10 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 Rewards

• Annual base salary $121,200 - $148,200
• 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
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

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.

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.