Senior Electrical Engineer

BBA Consultants; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Group insurance

Paid time off

Annual holidays

Employee referrals bonus

Career growth opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for engineering proposals and projects in the mining and metals industry across the United States and Canada. You’ll contribute to project delivery, ensure high-quality professional services, and maintain strong client relationships.

You’ll lead design of power systems, perform electrical studies, mentor junior engineers, and occasionally visit client sites to support business development and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, or eligible.
• Strong asset if candidate has PE license in either Arizona or Nevada.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in mining, energy or heavy industry.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret process and engineering documents (PFDs, P&IDs, drawings).
• Field experience (construction, commissioning, site support).
• Experience with power systems design, protection and control.
• Experience with electrical studies and standards (IEEE, CSA, ANSI, IEC, etc.).
• Experience with LV, MV, HV distribution systems, substations and motor control centers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering studies, design, and project delivery
• Prepare technical documents such as reports, specifications and deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Help prepare proposals and engineering service estimates
• Support client relationships by understanding needs and proposing solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning activities
• Design power distribution systems (LV, MV, HV), substations and protection systems
• Perform electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding)

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems design

Project management

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, or eligible

PE license in Arizona or Nevada (asset)

Advanced engineering degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job available in these locations:

• Phoenix, AZ, United States
• Tucson, AZ, United States

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll take part inengineering proposals and projects in the mining and metals industry across theUnited States and Canada. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the qualityof professional services delivered while maintaining strong relationships withclients and internal teams.

You’ll play a key role throughout all phases ofengineering projects, helping deliver high-quality technical solutions. You’llalso visit client sites occasionally, support business development efforts andmentor junior engineers to support team growth.

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

• Participate in engineering studies, design, and project delivery
• Prepare technical documents such as reports, specifications and deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Help prepare proposals and engineering service estimates
• Support client relationships by understanding needs and proposing solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning activities, as required
• Design power distribution systems (LV, MV, HV), substations and protection systems
• Perform electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding)

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Inspirational leadership
• Rigorous and ethical
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, or eligible
• Strong asset if candidate has PE license in either Arizona or Nevada
• 15+ years of relevant experience in mining, energy or heavy industry
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment
• Ability to interpret process and engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, drawings)
• Field experience (construction, commissioning, site support)
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and teams
• Valid driver’s license and available for occasional travel
• Experience with power systems design, protection and control
• Experience with electrical studies and standards (IEEE, CSA, ANSI, IEC, etc.)
• Experience with LV, MV, HV distribution systems, substations and motor control centers
• Experience with relay coordination, protection schemes and system reliability
• Experience with load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding and harmonics
• Experience with single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and cable schedules
• Experience with transformers, switchgear, drives, motors and electrical packages
• Participation in area classification and HAZOP/HAZID
• Knowledge of IEEE, ULC, ANSI, IEC and regional electrical codes
• Asset: advanced engineering degree (M.Sc. or equivalent)
• Asset: experience in engineering estimates and proposal preparation
• Asset: project management and project control skills
• Asset: experience with relevant software and design tools (AutoCAD, ETAP, etc.)

An overview of BBA’s Total Rewards:

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location,market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technicalassessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  • Going carbon neutral
  • Achieving 30% women on our teams
  • And much more!
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Custom training and development plans
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy

AboutBBA

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.