Senior Electrical Engineer: Mining Power Systems Lead

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

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.