Senior Engineer - Hydropower

BBA Consultants; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance from day one

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Employee referral premium

Job summary

BBA Consultants, located in Quebec, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead hydroelectric rehabilitation projects. The role involves defining project scopes, leading multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical expertise in various areas.

The ideal candidate is bilingual with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 12 years of experience in hydropower. Benefits include a premium program and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience, particularly in hydropower projects.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects is essential.
• Advanced skills in both English and French for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define scopes and deliverables in collaboration with project teams.
• Lead teams through all stages of hydroelectric projects.
• Provide technical leadership in key areas such as TGU and electrical systems.
• Ensure quality and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Plan site activities, including installation and commissioning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Hydropower experience

Multidisciplinary coordination

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Membership in Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Job description

Position Details

Type of position: Regular

Overview

Recognized for our 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.

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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 at least one 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 BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.

Benefits

• 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.

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 teams bring together engineering, environmental, and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution—across 20 offices in Canada, the United States, and Latin America.