Engineer, Transmission and Distribution Lines

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Our Transmission and Distribution Lines team is spread out across Canada, mainly in Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire (head office), Toronto and Calgary. Our multidisciplinary team comprises specialized engineers, technicians and support staff and includes professionals from junior to expert levels. Our clients operate mainly in the heavy industry and private sectors, both in Canada and abroad.

Our diverse client base means we get to work on a variety of highly interesting projects. With the push for decarbonization in heavy industry and the increase in renewable energy projects in Canada, our team has excellent opportunities to play a part in the energy transition by supporting clients in their transmission line projects. Our team of experts helps clients with all their project phases, from feasibility studies to commissioning and asset management.

- Design transmission and distribution lines

- Supervise the work of engineers, technicians and drafters and provide technical support

- Act as technical project manager to deliver projects on time, on budget and up to quality standards

- Develop line layouts

- Draft and manage engineering documents for transmission and distribution line projects (from 5 kV to 765 kV)

- Prepare and optimize PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE models

- Design support structures and foundations for transmission and distribution lines

- Select the required components: insulators, hardware, conductors and structures

- Take the lead in preparing proposals, studies, cost estimates, reports, and plans and specifications

- Help inspect existing lines and prepare inspection reports

Does your track record include these qualities and motivation?

- Results-driven

- Inspirational leadership

- Willingness to work together while having fun

- Always looking for sustainable and agile solutions

- Rigour and ethics

- Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of certifications and job requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering

- At least 10 years of experience with transmission and distribution lines

- Relevant structural experience

- Technical writing skills

- Knowledge of the PLS-CADD suite

- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

- Advanced level of 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

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

- Annual base salary

- Annual premium program for all regular employees

- Onsite mobility premium

- Access to a time bank

- Cellphone program

- Group insurance plan from day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance and a telemedicine program

- Retirement savings plan

- Vacation and sick leave

- Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine annual base salaries, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

- Long-term hiring (not just project-based)

- Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

- Options to branch out into technical specialities, team management or project management, based on your interests

- Involvement in innovative projects

- A collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge

- Custom training and development plans

- Access to a leadership program

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.

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