Electrical Engineer Industrial Projects

Job Description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA's Vancouver office is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineering Lead to contribute to the various stages of major electrical engineering projects in the industrial space. There will be opportunities to participate in projects from the earliest stages of business development to onsite equipment commissioning.

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

• Work collaboratively with clients, project managers, engineers, designers and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to BBA and client standards
• Establish client needs, prepare or review project deliverables, reports, estimates, specifications, quotations and proposals
• Lead, supervise, train, and mentor junior engineers during the project execution.
• Create project scope of services, budgets and schedules
• Plan and monitor work assignments and costs
• Communicate with the client on active and future projects

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Inspirational leadership
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Fascination for innovation
• Willingness to transform the world for the better

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• P.Eng. or eligible to register with EGBC as a P.Eng.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience with power distribution systems in the mining, industrial, or municipality sectors
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, design drawings, studies, plans, and instructions
• Practical knowledge of MV & LV distribution in industrial plants, including single line diagrams, site layouts, panel layouts, schematics, grounding, and lighting
• Practical knowledge of motor control and drive
• Practical knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
• Experience preparing HV/MV/LV electrical equipment specifications
• Experience preparing and reviewing project estimates
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Strong and demonstrated critical thinking skills
• A valid driver's license
• Able to travel to customer sites and other BBA offices within Canada, the USA, and international destinations for project short-term assignments, such as site meetings, field reviews, site assessments, tests, etc.

An overview of BBA's total Awards

• Annual base salary between – $121,000 to $148,000
• 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.
• 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 no limited to: market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
• Participation in innovation projects
• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
• Access to an annual bonus program for all regular employees

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.