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Electrical Engineer - Protection and Control

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Canada
Full time

Other Skills

  • Mentorship
  • Report Writing
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation

Roles & Responsibilities

  • University degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university
  • At least seven years of relevant experience in electrical system protection and control
  • Proficiency in simulation and analysis software (ETAP, EasyPower, etc.)
  • Advanced level of French and English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients outside Québec

Requirements:

  • Develop and optimize protection strategies for high-, medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
  • Perform protection settings calculations
  • Design and review protection and control schematics to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical installations
  • Carry out arc-flash studies and propose solutions to minimize risks to operators and equipment

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

We’re looking for an experienced electrical protection engineer to join our dynamic team. You'll be responsible for designing, analyzing and optimizing protection and control systems for various power systems in institutional, industrial and mining projects. You’ll also contribute to specialized mandates, particularly arc-flash risk analysis, ensuring the safety and compliance of complex electrical systems. You’ll play a key role in managing projects, coordinating with clients and mentoring junior engineers.

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

  • Develop and optimize protection strategies for high-, medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
  • Perform protection settings calculations
  • Design and review protection and control schematics to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical installations
  • Carry out arc-flash studies and propose solutions to minimize risks to operators and equipment
  • Provide mentoring and technical coaching to junior and intermediate engineers
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials on best practices in electrical protection and safety
  • Help commission and test protection systems on site
  • Ensure compliance with local and international regulations and standards (CSA, IEEE, IEC, etc.)
  • Provide technical expertise and serve as an advisor to clients on complex projects
  • Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for improving existing systems
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate activities with other departments

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

  • Results-driven
  • Thirst to learn and excel
  • Ability to look beyond established standards
  • Willingness to work together while having fun
  • Sense of equity and inclusion
  • Caring mindset that puts people first

Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements

  • University degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university
  • Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
  • At least seven years of relevant experience in electrical system protection and control
  • Proficiency in simulation and analysis software (ETAP, EasyPower, etc.)
  • Desire to mentor less experienced colleagues
  • In-depth knowledge of protective relays and related protective equipment
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within deadlines
  • Available for occasional travel, based on project needs
  • Advanced level of French and English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients outside Québec. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
  • Asset: experience in the industrial or mining sector
  • Asset: knowledge of communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, etc.)

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Awards

  • Annual base salary
  • Annual premium program for regular employees
  • Access to a time bank
  • Onsite mobility premium
  • Cellphone Program
  • Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees
  • Retirement saving plan for regular employees
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

  • Access to many experts and coaching
  • A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
  • A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
  • Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees
  • A growing business with many opportunities
  • A generous retirement savings and insurance plan
  • On site and at the office:health, safety and the environment are a priority

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.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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