What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer - Power System Studies position at BBA Consultants?
Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
We are seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Power System Studies to join our consulting team. This senior-level position delivers engineering and advisory services to electric utilities, renewable energy developers, ISOs/RTOs, and public agencies. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, consulting experience, leadership skills, and mentoring capabilities. You will work at the intersection of innovation, engineering, and market development to help position BBA as Eastern United States' go-to technical partner for power & renewable projects.
With us, you'll get the opportunity to ...
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
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.
Your future role on our team
We are seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Power System Studies to join our consulting team. This senior-level position delivers engineering and advisory services to electric utilities, renewable energy developers, ISOs/RTOs, and public agencies. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, consulting experience, leadership skills, and mentoring capabilities. You will work at the intersection of innovation, engineering, and market development to help position BBA as Eastern United States' go-to technical partner for power & renewable projects.
With us, you'll get the opportunity to ...
- Serve as the primary technical advisor to utility and renewable energy clients
- Lead engineering studies including load flow, contingency analysis, stability, and reliability assessments
- Support utilities and developers with interconnection studies
- Build and validate models using PSSE, PowerWorld, PSCAD, ASPEN, and related tools
- Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional project teams
- Manage project scopes, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships
- Build relationships with utilities, developers and technology projects across Eastern United States
- Understand and promote BBA’s portfolio to potential and existing clients
- Lead the preparation of proposals including defining scope with clients, budget and schedule estimation, and presentation of proposals to clients
- In collaboration with BBA’s Eastern US Engineering Director, support the execution of the strategy to position BBA in the power & renewable energy market
- Thirst to learn and excel
- Rigorous and ethical
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Desire to motivate and train the next generation
- Ability to share and pass on knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 8–12 years in transmission planning or utility/ISO engineering
- Experience in consulting or client-facing engineering roles
- Proficiency with power system modeling tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, CYME and Synergi
- Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proven track record in client-facing roles or business development
- Proactive to stay up to date in market trends, emerging technologies, and key investment in the sector
- Asset: Master’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field
- Asset: Experience with EMT and IBR modeling
- Asset: Utility, ISO/RTO, or renewable developer support experience
- 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
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
- Custom training and development plans
- A corporate culture that values expertise
- An entrepreneurial environment that empowers individuals to shape their consulting careers based on their strengths and passions
- Exposure to major power infrastructure projects in Transmission, Distribution, and renewables across United States and Canada
- Opportunities for your ideas to be turned into actionable initiatives, thanks to our agility and receptive approach
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- Participation in innovation projects
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.