Senior Substation Engineer

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Substation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll be responsible for engineering, designing and analyzing high-voltage substations that are critical infrastructure our clients rely on. This role offers the opportunity to work on utility-scale projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic consulting environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing team. Your role will be to participate in the day-to-day delivery of engineering services, from front-end studies to assisting with commissioning. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality professional services and maintaining good working relationships with clients and co-workers.

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

Design and technical excellence

• Design and draft high-voltage substations, up to 500 kV, using current industry standards
• Effectively use 2D and 3D AutoCAD to create, edit and optimize electrical drawings
• Prepare technical documents, calculation notes and comprehensive specifications
• Apply established work methods and contribute to their continuous improvement
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams who are designing renewable power facilities (wind, solar, battery energy storage systems)
• Engineer solutions to interconnect large loads, such as data centers, mining operations and large industrial companies
  
  

Leadership and mentoring

• Coach and mentor junior and intermediate designers, fostering their technical growth and professional development
• Supervise and guide junior and intermediate team members through complex design projects and problem-solving processes
• Share your expertise by leading design reviews and providing constructive feedback on technical work
• Support the development of technical skills and career progression of junior team members
  
  

Project management and client engagement

• Provide engineering services and consulting work as a lead designer or as a supporting team member, building client relationships
• Participate in project management activities, including cost tracking, deadline management and resource planning
• Lead coordination meetings, both internally and with clients, demonstrating technical leadership
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions
• Participate in commissioning equipment at client sites, locally and internationally, ensuring successful project delivery
  
  

Continuous learning and growth

• Develop your technical expertise across diverse project types and voltage levels
• Expand your professional network and industry knowledge through exposure to varied projects
• Build leadership and supervisory capabilities that position you for senior technical or management roles
  
  

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Results-driven
• Detail-oriented
• Efficient, both at the office and the work site
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Rigorous and ethical
• Caring mindset that puts people first
  
  

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• At least 8 years of experience engineering and designing high-voltage substations (up to 500 kV) in utility or consulting engineering environments
• Proficiency with 3D CAD drafting software, with demonstrated project examples
• Registration as a professional engineer in the United States, with the ability to expand to other states, as needed
• Excellent communication and soft skills
  
  

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.