Electrical Distribution Planning & Load Studies Engineer
- Concord, ON, Canada
Annual base salary from $88,500 - $120,500 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Annual base salary from $88,500 - $120,500
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Planning & Load Studies Engineer to support utility and distribution system planning projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities and hands-on experience in load forecasting, load studies, and electrical system analysis, with advanced proficiency in CYME software.
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 an experienced Electrical Distribution Planning & Load Studies Engineer to support utility and distribution system planning projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities and hands-on experience in load forecasting, load studies, and electrical system analysis, with advanced proficiency in CYME software.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Perform distribution system planning and engineering studies, including:
- Load forecasting and demand analysis
- Feeder load balancing and capacity assessments
- Voltage drop and voltage regulation studies
- Thermal loading and equipment capacity evaluations
- Distribution system contingency and reliability assessments
- DER impact assessments and hosting capacity studies
- Develop and maintain CYME models for utility distribution systems.
- Analyze historical loading data, customer growth trends, and system performance to support planning recommendations.
- Prepare technical reports, study results, and engineering recommendations for system upgrades and optimization.
- Support capital planning initiatives by identifying system constraints and recommending mitigation measures.
- Coordinate with utility clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Review utility standards, planning criteria, and operational requirements to ensure compliance.
- Support long-term and short-term system planning activities for overhead and underground distribution systems.
- Participate in client meetings and provide technical presentations when required.
- Results Driven
- Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
- Thirst to learn and excel
- Caring mindset that puts people first
- Efficient, both at the office and the work site
- Rigorous and ethical
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering
- Registered as a P.Eng. or eligible for registration in Ontario or Quebec
- Minimum 5+ years of transmission line design experience
- Working knowledge of CSA standards and utility design practices
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and/or PLS-TOWER
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation
- Experience working with LiDAR data and terrain models
- Knowledge of foundation design or geotechnical coordination
- Experience with transmission line uprating or rehabilitation projects
- Software Experience:
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE / PLS-TOWER
- AutoCAD / Civil 3D / MicroStation
- ArcGIS or other GIS tools
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- Annual base salary from $88,500 - $120,500
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Onsite mobility premium
- Time bank
- Cellphone fee reimbursements
- Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
- Retirement savings plan
- Annual vacation and sick leave
- Premium for employee referrals
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
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
- Growing business with many opportunities
- Access to a leadership program
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Electrical Distribution Planning & Load Studies Engineer will perform distribution system planning and engineering studies, including load forecasting and demand analysis. They will also develop and maintain CYME models for utility distribution systems and prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering and be registered as a P.Eng. or eligible for registration in Ontario or Quebec. A minimum of 5 years of experience in transmission line design and strong analytical and communication skills are also required.
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Load Forecasting
- Load Studies
- Electrical System Analysis
- CYME Software
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- MicroStation
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
Benefits
- Annual Premium Program
- Onsite Mobility Premium
- Time Bank
- Cellphone Fee Reimbursements
- Group Insurance Plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Annual Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Premium
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
Keywords
- Electrical Distribution
- Load Studies
- Load Forecasting
- CYME Software
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- MicroStation
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Excel
- CSA Standards
- Utility Design Practices
- Transmission Line Design
- Geotechnical Coordination
- DER Impact Assessments
- Voltage Regulation
- Thermal Loading
- Reliability Assessments