Senior Engineer - Hydropower

BBA Consultants; Boisbriand; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Employee referrals premium

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Senior Hydropower Engineer to act as technical lead on large hydroelectric rehabilitation projects in Canada. Supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will guide planning, coordination and execution of engineering activities to ensure deliverables meet client requirements and project objectives.

You will lead scope definition, schedules and budgets, mentor discipline leads, coordinate cross-disciplinary work, supervise site activities, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including hydropower.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Advanced English skills for collaboration with English-speaking teams; advanced French for Québec.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Responsibilities

• Define scope, deliverables, effort, and schedules in collaboration with project teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across the full lifecycle of hydroelectric plant rehabilitation projects.
• Provide technical leadership in turbine‑generator units, electrical equipment, and control systems.
• Mentor discipline leads and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Ensure cross‑disciplinary coordination across projects.
• Plan and supervise site activities, including equipment installation and commissioning.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and technical commitments.
• Participate in pre‑project studies and feasibility analyses.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors for major equipment integration.

Skills

Technical leadership

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English (Advanced)

French (Advanced)

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Your future role on our team

Recognized for its expertise in energy and complex electrical infrastructure, our electrical engineering team plays a key role in the development, rehabilitation, and optimization of hydroelectric power plants across Canada. In the context of the energy transition and the modernization of existing assets, our projects span the full lifecycle of facilities, from preliminary studies to commissioning.

Type of position Regular

Senior Hydropower Engineer

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Hydropower Engineer who will act as a technical lead on large‑scale hydroelectric plant rehabilitation projects. Supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will play a decisive role in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering activities. In this role, you will ensure technical consistency across projects, the quality of deliverables, and the integration of various disciplines, while maintaining alignment between client requirements and project objectives.

• Define scope, deliverables, effort, and schedules in collaboration with project teams
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across the full lifecycle of hydroelectric plant rehabilitation projects
• Provide technical leadership in one or more key areas: turbine‑generator units (TGU), electrical equipment/auxiliary services, control and protection
• Mentor discipline leads and ensure the quality of deliverables
• Ensure cross‑disciplinary coordination
• Plan and supervise site activities, including equipment installation and commissioning
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and technical commitments
• Participate in pre‑project studies, feasibility analyses, and assessment of existing assets
• Collaborate closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors for the integration of major equipment

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results‑driven
• Inspirational leadership
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigorous and ethical
• Willingness to transform the world for the better
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in hydropower
• Proven experience in technical leadership or coordination of complex multidisciplinary projects
• Experience in hydroelectric generation projects including one or more of the following: hydroelectric power plants, dams and related structures, turbine‑generator units, penstocks and spillways, substations, grid connections, and associated electrical auxiliary systems
• Experience in rehabilitation, modernization, and life extension of existing facilities
• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle of rehabilitation projects
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in complex environments
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• 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

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco‑mindful and high‑tech workspaces
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect, and openness
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

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.