Senior Engineer, Process Control

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is seeking a senior process control engineer to join our new Thunder Bay office or existing Sudbury office to support our continued growth in Central Canada. You’ll play a lead role in all phases of engineering projects, from front-end studies to field implementation, with a focus on detailed engineering.

As a senior member of the Automation, Instrumentation and Control System engineering team in Central Canada, you’ll be responsible for ensuring technical quality, identifying new business opportunities and fostering team development.

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

• Lead process control engineering and quality for major mining and energy projects
• Manage instrumentation, automation and control scopes, including budgets, schedules and project delivery
• Lead engineering teams in the design, integration, programming and commissioning of PLC, HMI, DCS and communication systems
• Build strong client relationships and support business development, proposals and account growth
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers while ensuring development of high-quality engineering work packages
• Contribute to BBA initiatives and foster a positive, collaborative culture in the Thunder Bay office
  
  

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Rigorous and ethical
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
  
  

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• University degree in electrical engineering with over 8 years of mining or energy experience (consulting preferred)
• Registered P.Eng. in Ontario, with more than 4 years as a licensed professional engineer in Canada
• Experience leading process control scopes, from conceptual and feasibility studies to detailed engineering
• Hands-on experience with industrial control systems, programming, integration, troubleshooting and commissioning
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated leadership in developing P&IDs, control narratives, industrial networks and control system specifications, while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams, provide direction and review senior-level engineering work
• Strong communication, client relationship and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally for project and site work
• Asset: business development experience
  
  

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary from $110,000 to $170,000
• 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
  
  

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

• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A growing business with many opportunities
  
  

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.