Senior Field Services Technologist

BBA Consultants; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering solutions seeks an Electrical Engineer to manage protection and control systems for utility projects across Canada. This role promises ample professional development opportunities and the chance to engage on diverse projects while promoting teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development

Participation in innovation projects

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in electrical apparatus maintenance and control systems testing.
• Comfortable in severe weather and remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning, maintenance, and corrective actions on protection and control systems.
• Monitor worksite projects and assist in implementing new systems.

Skills

Switchgear

Protection

Automation

Supervision

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Technical diploma in telecommunications or relevant fields

Job description

Withus, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Carry out commissioning, maintenance, and corrective actions on utility substation or generation station protection and control systems.
• Monitor worksite projects at our clients’ facilities.
• Serve in various roles, including project, proposal, and site work leader.
• Assist in implementing new apparatus, protection, and SCADA systems for substation projects.
• Work in outdoor environments in remote locations.
• Apply and improve established work methods.
• Provide protection system support remotely or onsite.
• Develop protection and control systems on site and in the BBA digital power systems laboratories across Canada.

Skills to gain :

• Expand expertise in switchgear, protection, automation, and supervision of medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Manage relationships with clients and partners effectively.
• Build respect and trust, fostering teamwork.
• Promote and sell your skills internally and externally.
• Motivate others and create an engaging work environment.
• Draft technical documents and participate in engineering projects.

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or relevant fields.
• 3-7 years of experience in electrical apparatus maintenance, protection relay, and control systems testing.
• Experience in operational and brownfield environments with industrial and utility systems.
• Comfort working in severe weather, remote locations, and limited communication settings.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently.
• Availability to travel across Canada and for short- and long-term assignments.
• Assets include electrical tickets, bilingualism, experience in power control systems, and knowledge of protocols like DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Mentorship opportunities and professional development.
• Valuing expertise within a collaborative culture.
• Participation in innovation projects.
• Recognition and promotion of our SMEs.

About BBA

For over 40 years, BBA has been delivering innovative engineering solutions in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. With 18 offices across Canada, we focus on practice (PCB) and work on projects shaping the future of the industry at various levels.

Our team’s passion and excellence define us. We are committed to providing a gender-neutral language in our job postings.