Technician-designer – Electrical Substation Control

bba; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Private Consulting Engineering Firm in Mont-Saint-Hilaire is seeking an electrical drafter-designer to contribute to the design of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. Ideal candidates should possess diplomas in relevant fields and be fluent in both English and French. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth and site work.

Benefits

Annual base salary

Group insurance starting day one

Access to a time bank

Retirement saving plan

Custom training and development plans

Qualifications

• Advanced level of English for effective collaboration with English-speaking clients.
• Advanced level of French for collaboration with clients in Québec.
• Experience with Hydro-Québec protection and control projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for high-voltage substations.
• Manage projects and coordinate with clients.
• Contribute to site assignments ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Ability to draft technical documents in English and French

Understanding of protection and control systems

Team collaboration

Desire to learn and excel

Education

Diploma of vocational studies in Building or Industrial Design

Diploma of college studies in Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or Architecture

Tools

E3 design software

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and make the most of your experience as an electrical drafter–designer by actively contributing to various project stages. You’ll be involved in designing protection and control systems for high-voltage substations across Canada. You’ll also be responsible for contributing to site assignments to ensure work quality and system compliance prior to energization. You’ll play a key role in managing projects, coordinating with clients and delivering quality projects with the BBA team.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Take on various roles, including that of project leader
• Design protection panels (AC, control, wiring diagrams, etc.)
• Draft installation specifications and prepare material, cable and interconnection lists
• Participate in site surveys
• Coordinate tasks with other discipline leads
• Participate in control start-up activities

Do your qualities and goals match the BBA culture?

• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigour and ethics
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

The experience you bring

• Diploma of vocational studies in Building or Industrial Design or a diploma of college studies in Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or in Architecture
• Advanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
• Advanced level of French to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Ability to draft technical documents in both languages
• Asset: experience in protection and control projects at Hydro-Québec
• Asset: knowledge of E3 design software
• Asset: available for short-term work assignments at client sites

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

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

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but not limited to: Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

With us, you’ll get many benefits

• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
• Access to many experts and coaching
• Collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge
• Fun and Collaboration committee
• Opportunity for site work: A fantastic career accelerator!
• Custom training and development plans

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.