Senior Project Manager, Hydropower

bba; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Canada is seeking a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in the hydropower sector. The role involves managing mechanical projects, leading client communications, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must possess a mechanical engineering degree and significant experience in inspections and assessments. This position offers comprehensive rewards and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Annual base salary

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 15 to 25 years of relevant experience in the hydropower sector.
• Experience with inspections, condition assessments, installation, commissioning, and testing.
• Registered P.Eng. with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or another Canadian province.

Responsibilities

• Manage and carry out mechanical projects for turbines and generators.
• Lead client communications for your mandates.
• Conduct onsite inspections, diagnostics, commissioning, and testing.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Client-oriented

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Type of Position

Regular

An Overview of Your Future Role at BBA

BBA wants to bolster its local team to pursue project and client development in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. This team works closely with our Québec City, Montréal and Mont-Saint-Hilaire offices and is actively involved in the region's development. BBA's teams stand out with local clients by combining cutting‑edge technical expertise with an unrivalled commitment and strong understanding of the challenges involved in operating and maintaining hydroelectric power plants.

You’ll join our team of about 20 turbine‑generator experts, working on hydroelectric projects across Canada. You’ll work at our Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean office, located in Jonquière, and play a key role in all phases of engineering projects, ensuring exceptional technical quality of deliverables. You’ll also visit sites occasionally and identify and develop new business opportunities as they arise. Finally, you’ll serve as a mentor to support the growth of our Hydropower team.

With Us, You’ll Get the Opportunity To…

• Manage and carry out various mechanical projects for turbines, generators, mechanical speed governors, bearing lubrication and cooling systems, balancing and alignment of rotating parts, hydromechanical valves and balance of plant for both rehabilitation projects and new hydroelectric or pumped‑storage power plants
• Play a leading role in client communications for your mandates
• Be a key team member in delivering small to major modernization projects or new installations
• Solve complex problems related to mechanical components in hydroelectric power plants
• Identify, plan and organize client needs to assess the condition of their units and conduct power upgrade studies (turbines and generators)
• Lead onsite inspections, diagnostics, commissioning and testing
• Represent your area of expertise and help promote it to potential clients and specialized groups in the hydropower sector
• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate engineers by actively sharing your knowledge and encouraging skill development within the team
• Foster a fun and engaging workplace culture while delivering high‑quality professional work

Do Your Qualities and Goals Match the BBA Culture?

• Inspirational leadership
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Client‑oriented and results‑driven
• Strong intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial skills
• Efficient, both on site and at the office

Overview of Job Requirements

• University degree in mechanical engineering
• From 15 to 25 years of relevant experience in the hydropower sector
• Relevant experience with inspections, condition assessments, installation, commissioning and testing
• Must be a registered P.Eng. with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or another Canadian province
• Driver’s licence

An Overview of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cellphone program
• Group insurance plan from day one, including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Serve as a mentor to our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• Be part of a collaborative team that shares its ideas and technical knowledge
• Join a growing business with many opportunities
• Promote our field service expertise, both internally and externally
• Participate in innovation projects

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.