Senior High-Pressure Steam and Steam Turbine Engineer

BBA Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Time bank

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Toronto is seeking an expert in high-pressure steam systems and steam turbines for complex industrial projects. This role requires at least 15 years of experience and involves designing, analyzing, and optimizing steam systems as well as leading maintenance programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, advanced language skills in English and French, and the ability to work on innovative projects within a collaborative team. A flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in high‑pressure steam systems.
• Experience in major shutdowns, refurbishments, or new installation projects.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, EN).

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high‑pressure steam systems including boilers.
• Specify and validate steam turbines and control systems.
• Train operations and maintenance teams on best practices.

Skills

Steam thermodynamics

Mechanical and materials constraints

Advanced English skills

Advanced French skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, or chemical engineering

Tools

Calculation and simulation tools

Job description

Your Future Role on Our Team

You’ll serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in high‑pressure steam systems and steam turbines for complex industrial projects in the energy, cogeneration, thermal power plant, mining and heavy industry sectors.

Position Type

Regular

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize high‑pressure steam systems, including boilers, headers, safety valves, relief systems, and condensate systems.
• Specify, select, and validate steam turbines (HP/IP/LP), their auxiliaries (lubrication, governing, sealing, vacuum), and the associated control systems.
• Carry out or oversee thermodynamic studies, including mass and energy balances, efficiency calculations, performance curves, energy optimization, transient scenarios, and start‑ups and shutdowns.
• Develop, update, and validate operating, start‑up and shutdown, and lockout and tagout procedures for steam and turbine systems.
• Lead preventive, condition‑based, and corrective maintenance programs (inspections, NDT, major overhauls, and planned shutdowns).
• Contribute to capital projects (refurbishments, capacity increases, new steam or turbine islands, and cogeneration) from conceptual design through to commissioning.
• Train and support operations and maintenance teams on best operating and safety practices.
• Participate in risk analyses, including HAZOP, FMEA, rupture and overpressure scenarios, and emergency plans.

Company Culture

• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Willingness to work together while having fun.
• Ability to look beyond established standards.
• Rigorous and ethical.
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge.
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in engineering, operations, or maintenance of high‑pressure steam systems and steam turbines.
• Experience participating in major shutdowns, refurbishments, or new installation projects.
• Proficiency in steam thermodynamics and Rankine cycles.
• Understanding of mechanical and materials constraints in high‑pressure, high‑temperature service (creep, thermal fatigue, stress corrosion cracking).
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, EN, local regulations).
• Ability to review P&IDs, control diagrams, isometrics, and vendor documents.
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Asset: experience with calculation and simulation tools (thermal balances, pressure drop calculations, valve sizing).
• Asset: specialization in applied thermodynamics, rotating machinery, or pressure equipment.

Benefits

• Annual premium program for all 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.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge.
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation.
• A corporate culture that values expertise.
• 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.

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.