Intermediate Electrical Designer
- Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Annual base salary from $75,000 to $125,000 · Full-time
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- Pay
- Annual base salary from $75,000 to $125,000
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
BBA is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer to be a part of our new Thunder Bay office to support our continued growth in Central Canada. You’ll play a key role in all phases of engineering projects, from front end-studies to field implementation, with a focus on detailed engineering.
As a member of the BBA Central Canada Electrical and Power Systems Engineering team, you’ll be responsible for technical quality, project scope execution and regional collaboration with other technical experts.
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
BBA is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer to be a part of our new Thunder Bay office to support our continued growth in Central Canada. You’ll play a key role in all phases of engineering projects, from front end-studies to field implementation, with a focus on detailed engineering.
As a member of the BBA Central Canada Electrical and Power Systems Engineering team, you’ll be responsible for technical quality, project scope execution and regional collaboration with other technical experts.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Contribute to engineering work packages for major electrical systems in the mining, utility and heavy industrial projects
- Design and review single-line diagrams, electrical layouts, equipment specifications and data sheets, cable routing, cable schedules, load lists and design calculations
- Support load-flow, short-circuit, voltage-drop, motor-starting, protection-coordination, arc-flash and grounding studies
- Support the design and specification of MV/HV substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, protection and control systems, grounding systems and electrical distribution systems
- Support utility-related projects involving substations, distribution systems, feeders and utility interconnections
- Coordinate electrical design requirements with civil, structural, mechanical, instrumentation and controls and other engineering disciplines
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, constructability reviews and client coordination meetings
- Perform site visits and field investigations and collect existing electrical system information
- Build strong client relationships and provide technical direction and mentorship to junior team members
- Contribute to BBA initiatives and foster a positive culture in the Thunder Bay office while delivering high-quality work
- Results-driven
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Rigorous and ethical
- Ability to share and pass on knowledge
- Interest in solving the most complex challenges
- College diploma in electrical engineering technology or equivalent
- Over four years of electrical design experience in the mining or energy industries; consulting preferred
- Demonstrated experience in the mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial sectors
- Understanding of medium-voltage and high-voltage power distribution systems
- Experience with electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, circuit breakers, protection relays, motors, VFDs, cables and grounding systems
- Familiarity with applicable standards and codes, such as CEC, CSA, IEEE and relevant utility standards
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and other electrical design software platforms
- Familiarity with Revit MEP, with a focus on cable tray routing and layouts
- Familiarity with 3D modelling platforms for equipment layouts and placement
- Familiarity with industry standard electrical design and documentation practices
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and communicate directly with clients, vendors, contractors and other stakeholders
- Strong asset: experience or exposure to electrical utilities, substations or transmission and distribution systems
- Asset: experience with power system analysis software, such as ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, CYME or similar tools
- Strong communication, organization and technical leadership skills
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for site work, inspections, commissioning and start-ups
- Annual base salary from $75,000 to $125,000
- 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
- Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
- Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
- Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
- Participation in innovation projects
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- Custom training and development plans
- 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
Design and review electrical systems and engineering deliverables for mining, utility, and heavy industrial projects, including power studies, substations, distribution systems, and related equipment. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, conduct site investigations, support project execution, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
Requirements
Requires a college diploma in electrical engineering technology or equivalent and more than four years of electrical design experience, preferably in consulting and in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry. Candidates should understand MV/HV systems and relevant codes, be familiar with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, 3D modeling, and power analysis tools, and have strong communication skills, a valid driver’s licence, and willingness to travel.
Skills
- Electrical Design
- Medium-Voltage and High-Voltage Power Distribution
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Electrical Layouts
- Power System Studies
- Substation Design
- Protection and Control Systems
- Grounding Systems
- AutoCAD
- Revit MEP
- 3D Modeling
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Technical Writing
- Client Communication
- Technical Leadership
Benefits
- Annual Premium Program
- Onsite Mobility Premium
- Time Bank
- Cellphone Fee Reimbursements
- Group Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Telemedicine Program
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Annual Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Premium
- Training and Development Plans
- Leadership Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electrical Design
- Mining
- Mineral Processing
- Heavy Industry
- Utilities
- Energy
- Medium-Voltage Systems
- High-Voltage Systems
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Electrical Layouts
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Motor Control Centers
- Circuit Breakers
- Protection Relays
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Cable Routing
- Grounding Systems
- Substations
- Transmission and Distribution
- CEC
- CSA
- IEEE
- AutoCAD
- Revit MEP
- ETAP
- EasyPower
- SKM
- CYME