BBA inc.

Senior Digital Substation Lead, Digital Power Systems

Senior Digital Substation Lead, Digital Power Systems
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LocationVancouver, BC
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job


Type of position: Regular

An overview of your future role at BBA

As a Senior Digital Substation Lead, Digital Power Systems, you’ll lead our Western Canada-based team in delivering cutting-edge digital substation solutions for the renewable energy, mining and heavy industry sectors. This role is ideal for a seller-doer—someone who combines technical leadership with business development acumen to grow our presence in Western Canada and beyond.

You’ll be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team in Western Canada while actively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada. Your ability to develop talent, foster client relationships and drive project success will be key to achieving our strategic goals.

Your key responsibilities


Team leadership and development


Lead, mentor and grow a team of Digital Power Systems (DPS) professionals based in Western Canada
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and continuous learning
Support recruitment, onboarding and career development initiatives
Conduct regular performance reviews and guide team members through personalized development plans
Promote knowledge sharing through technical sessions and cross-province collaboration


Business development and client engagement


Act as a seller-doer by identifying and securing new business opportunities through internal networks and direct client engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and internal stakeholders
Lead proposal development and contribute to strategic planning and market positioning in Western Canada and nationally
Represent BBA at industry events and through thought leadership (e.g., white papers, blog articles and presentations)


Project and operational management


Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of DPS projects, ensuring alignment with budgets, timelines and quality standards
Manage departmental resources (technical, human, financial and material) to optimize performance
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, policies, and industry regulations
Provide technical leadership for all project phases, including design, testing, commissioning and operational support


Technical excellence


Lead engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards
Supervise laboratory testing and system commissioning
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in digital power systems

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit
Desire to motivate and train the next generation
Inspirational leadership and team management skills
Willingness to work together while having fun
Passion for innovation
Interest in solving the most complex energy-management challenges


Overview of job requirements


Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and professional engineering licence from Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)
Ten or more years of relevant experience in HV substations and utility projects
Availability for travel to BBA offices across Canada
Knowledge of deliverables associated with protection, automation and control of electrical substations, such as specifications for electrical apparatus and intelligent devices, protection schemes, logical schemes, command schemes, protection and communication setting files, telecommunications architecture, SCADA
design, and implementation
In-depth knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, Sample Value), PTP, PRP/HSR
Experience with the latest testing equipment and testing software
Working knowledge of electrical design standards (CSA, IEEE, ANSI/IEC)
Knowledge of electrical installation safety and operating plant safety practices


An overview of BBA’s total rewards


Annual base salary between – $105 000 to $157 000
Annual premium program for all regular employees
Onsite mobility premium
Cellphone program
Group insurance plan that starts on day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Annual vacation and sick leave
A premium tied to the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including, but no limited to, the location of the position, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, a technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills and experience.

With us, you’ll get many benefits


Wide playing field based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
Participation in innovation projects
A collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge
Custom training and development plans
A leadership program
A corporate culture that values expertise

About BBA

For over 45 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 goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer.

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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