Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
North America is experiencing an unprecedented transmission build-out. High-voltage lines are being planned, permitted and constructed to support grid modernization, electrification and the energy transition. BBA’s Transmission group is at the centre of this surge, delivering complex, multi-phase projects across Canada and internationally.
Our multidisciplinary teams span Canada, from St. John’s to Vancouver, bringing together engineers and technicians across offices. We’re growing rapidly and seeking seasoned engineers who can deliver project excellence and build strong client relationships.
As a Senior or Principal Engineer – Transmission Lines, you’ll lead technical work and projects across the full project life cycle, supporting HVAC and HVDC projects from early development and interconnection through to detailed engineering and construction. You’ll work closely with planning and studies teams, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor technical teams, oversee project delivery and strengthen long-term client relationships across markets.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines (25 kV to 765 kV), including conductor selection, structure spotting and optimization, sag-and-tension analysis and electrical clearance verification
- Design support structures and foundations (steel, lattice, wood, concrete and composite materials), in accordance with CSA and IEEE standards
- Model transmission systems using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
- Prepare high-quality engineering deliverables, including plan-and-profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications and construction packages
- Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, environmental and survey teams across all project phases, from feasibility through commissioning
- Provide field engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses and as-built reviews
- Participate in business development activities: identify opportunities, build client relationships, contribute to go/no-go decisions and support market strategy development
- Lead or contribute to proposals, qualification packages and fee estimates
- Develop and maintain trusted client relationships that lead to repeat business
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians, review deliverables and elevate overall team performance
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Results-driven
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Willingness to work together while having fun
- Efficient, both at the office and the work site
- Rigorous and ethical
- Ability to share and pass on knowledge
Summary of certifications and job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering
- Licensed P.Eng. (or eligible) in at least one Canadian province
- At least 10 years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering (consulting experience preferred)
- Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD; working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
- Solid understanding of CSA C22.3 No. 1, IEEE 1717 and applicable utility standards
- Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
- Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
- Asset: demonstrated involvement in business development (proposals, client engagement, account support)
- Asset: established network within the Canadian utility sector
- Asset: experience with LiDAR data processing and terrain modelling
An overview of BBA’s total rewards
- Annual base salary from $145,000 to $195,000+
- 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
- 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 flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
- A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
- A growing business with many opportunities
- On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA
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.
