Electrical Power Systems Studies Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Annual base salary from $99,300 to $121,400 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Annual base salary from $99,300 to $121,400
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
Our Vancouver Electrical team is growing! We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our continued growth in power systems studies in the natural resource and renewable energy industries.
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
Our Vancouver Electrical team is growing! We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our continued growth in power systems studies in the natural resource and renewable energy industries.
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 reports, estimates, specifications, quotations and proposals
- Independently or with others, perform electrical studies such as powerflow, short circuit
- protection, arc flash, grounding, NERC PRC and MOD compliance, EMF
- Develop and implement work methods for the execution of project work
- Lead, supervise, train, and mentor junior engineers during the project execution
- Perform site inspections, testing and commissioning at client sites
- Create project scope of services, budgets and schedules
- Plan and monitor work assignments and costs
- Communicate with the client on active and future projects
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Caring, people-first mindset
- Inspired to do a great job and exceed client expectations
- Ability to see beyond established standards
- Practices rigour and work ethic
- Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in power systems from a recognized post-secondary institution
- P.Eng. or eligible to register with EGBC as a P.Eng
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with power systems and studies
- Experience with power system software such as PSS/E, DSATools, ETAP, APSEN. Must have recently performed studies such as powerflow, short circuit, dynamic & transient studies
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, design drawings, studies, plans, and instructions
- Highly technical mindset with advanced engineering knowledge
- Experience developing proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFP) and/or developing work scope based on clients’ needs
- Practical knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Strong and demonstrated critical thinking skills
- A valid Class 5 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, and more
- Annual base salary from $99,300 to $121,400
- 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
- A vibrant social club with something for everyone
- Access to many experts and coaching
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
- Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
- 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 Power Systems Studies Engineer will perform electrical studies and collaborate with clients and project teams to prepare deliverables. They will also lead and mentor junior engineers and communicate with clients on project progress.
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power systems and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. They should also be eligible for P.Eng registration and have experience with power system software.
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems
- Powerflow Studies
- Short Circuit Protection
- Arc Flash
- Grounding
- NERC PRC Compliance
- NERC MOD Compliance
- EMF
- Proposal Development
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Site Inspections
- Testing
Benefits
- Annual Premium Program
- Onsite Mobility Premium
- Time Bank
- Cellphone Fee Reimbursements
- Group Insurance Plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Annual Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Premium for Employee Referrals
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Technology
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems
- PSS/E
- DSATools
- ETAP
- APSEN
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Powerflow
- Short Circuit
- Dynamic Studies
- Transient Studies
- Technical Documents
- Reports
- Specifications
- Design Drawings
- Field Reviews
- Site Assessments