Senior Digital Substation Lead

Type of position: Régulier

An Overview Of Your Future Role At BBA

As a Senior Digital Substation Leader, Digital Power Systems, you’ll lead our Boston-based team in delivering cutting-edge digital substation solutions for the utility, renewable energy, mining and heavy industry sectors. This role is ideal for a seller-doer, someone who combines technical leadership with business development acumen to grow our presence in the United States and beyond.

You’ll be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team while actively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the U.S. and Canada. Your ability to develop talent, foster client relationships and drive project success will be key to achieving our strategic goals.

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

Team leadership and development

• Lead, mentor and build a team of digital power systems (DPS) professionals based in Salem, NH
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and continuous learning
• Support recruitment, onboarding and career development initiatives
• Conduct regular performance reviews and guide team members through personalized development plans
• Promote knowledge sharing through technical sessions and cross-province collaboration
  
  

Business development and client engagement

• Serve as a seller-doer by identifying and securing new business opportunities through internal networks and direct client engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and internal stakeholders
• Lead proposal development and contribute to strategic planning and market positioning in Ontario and nationally[LR1]
• Represent BBA at industry events and through thought leadership (e.g., white papers, blog articles and presentations)
  
  

Project and operational management

• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of DPS projects, ensuring alignment with budgets, timelines and quality standards
• Manage departmental resources (technical, human, financial and material) to optimize performance
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, policies and industry regulations
• Provide technical leadership for all project phases, including design, testing, commissioning and operational support
  
  

Technical excellence

• Lead engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards
• Supervise laboratory testing and system commissioning
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in digital power systems
  
  

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Inspirational leadership and team management skills
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Fascination for innovation
• Interest in solving the most complex energy-management challenges
  
  

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Professional engineering license in a U.S. state or eligible to register within a month of hiring
• Ten or more years of relevant experience in HV substations and utility projects
• Available to travel to various BBA offices
• Knowledge of deliverables associated with protection, automation and control of electrical substations, such as specifications for electrical apparatus and intelligent devices, protection schemes, logical schemes, command schemes, protection and communication setting files, telecommunications architecture, SCADA design and implementation
• In-depth knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, Sample Value), PTP, PRP/HSR
• Experience with the latest testing equipment and software
• Working knowledge of electrical design standards (CSA, IEEE, ANSI/IEC)
• Knowledge of electrical installation safety and operating plant safety practices
  
  

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Time bank
• 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, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• 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:
• BBA’s carbon neutrality
• 30% of women on our team
• and much more!
• Custom training and development plans
  
  

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.