Digital Power Systems Engineer

Type of position: Regular

An overview of your future role at BBA

• Carry out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems
• Play various roles, such as project leader and proposal leader
• Prepare competitive and value-added proposals
• Design protection diagrams (logic and control diagrams)
• Design substation HMI/SCADA architecture and configuration
• Configure smart electronic devices (relays, substation controllers, etc.)
• Direct testing at BBA’s digital power systems lab
• Commission digital power systems

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Service excellence: ability to manage relationships with clients and partners
• Leadership: Inspire respect and confidence in others and create an atmosphere conducive to teamwork
• Entrepreneurship: ability to promote your own skills to peers as well as to internal clients (e.g., project managers, project leaders) and external clients
• Results-driven: Constantly seek to surpass set objectives
• Ability to motivate others: maintain an inclusive workplace and value everyone’s contribution

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• University degree in engineering
• Five years of experience or more in the power systems sector
• Available to travel to BBA's office across Canada
• Available for short- and long-term assignments at client sites across Canada
• Advanced level of French and English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients inside and outside Québec. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
• Knowledge of substation technology
• Knowledge of how to configure protection relays
• Asset: knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard
• Asset: Knowledge of how to configure HMI/SCADA systems
• Asset: Knowledge of test equipment for protection relays

Asset: graduate degree in electrical engineering or a related field

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

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