Technical Leader - Power Project Development & Feed

Type of position: Regular

An Overview of your Future at BBA:

Welcome to BBA, where we are revolutionizing the engineering and professional services landscape as a national, employee-owned firm. With a robust presence coast-to-coast in Canada and the US, we are proud to lead the charge in sustainable energy solutions through our established Power & Renewables business line. Our Power & Renewables business encompasses Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Storage, Wind & Solar, Hydropower, Advisory, and Industrial decarbonization services, reflecting our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.

At BBA, we are poised for dramatic growth in the T&D and Renewables segment across Canada. We are focused on enhancing our markets advisory, front-end engineering & design (FEED) and project development capabilities to seize new opportunities and drive impactful change in the industry. As Technical Leader - Power Project Development & FEED, in this technical leadership role you will play a pivotal part in early development of large-scale renewables, storage, and T&D projects across Ontario and rest of Canada.

We are seeking individuals who are ready to leverage their training, expertise and experience to achieve the objectives of this role. Your role will collaborate closely with Director - Power Markets-T&D, sector leaders, office and area directors to support and expand BBA's Power project services. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and execution of our exciting market segment. You will have a significant role supporting the development of national market strategy for the overall Power business.

As a matrix organization, BBA's Power business line has a national focus and is pivotal in defining the strategy and overall sector performance. Our operational teams and disciplines located across Canada are integral to the execution of our mandates and projects, ensuring excellence in every endeavor. Join us at BBA as we navigate the forefront of engineering excellence and sustainability, shaping the future of power transmission & distribution infrastructure and renewables across the continent.

About you:

You are ready to accelerate your power career and take on stimulating and fulfilling projects. Possessing a growth mindset, you are comfortable managing diverse responsibilities. You love collaborating, can motivate others and leverage the power of teamwork to tackle complex challenges.

This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a growing industry while working in a fun and exciting environment. You can expect to:

• Have significant exposure to strategic planning, learning about new technologies, engaging with industry participants and to be at the forefront of the Canadian power market.
• Directly shape the future of Canada's electricity sector by working on some of the largest and most impactful infrastructure projects that will define the energy landscape for generations to come.
• Benefit from long-term growth and stability in the power sector, with exciting career development opportunities.
• Work alongside smart, driven colleagues in a stimulating, collaborative, and social environment.
• For those passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and building, this role offers hands-on exposure to transformative energy projects—while providing mentorship opportunities for those eager to grow into future industry leaders.

Job Description:

As the Technical Leader - Power Project Development & FEED, you will lead the strategic planning and initial engineering phases of power projects spanning T&D, storage and renewables sectors. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, management skills, and a deep understanding of the power sector and the T&D and renewables landscape. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess project feasibility, optimize design concepts, and prepare projects for execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the front-end engineering and design (FEED) and assessments during the development stage of T&D, storage and renewables projects.
• Lead energy planning/ optimized dispatch/ project sizing studies depending on the resource-type using software and analytical tools.
• Lead FEED study deliverables including project design basis and technical performance criteria.
• Participate in discussions with the interconnecting utility and other permitting authorities.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to communicate project's objectives and drive creative engineering solutions.
• Lead presentations, and communication for internal and external stakeholders, senior management, and permitting bodies.
• Liaise with T&D customers, independent power producers (IPPs), generation developers, power utilities and regulatory bodies to build strong technical solutions and nurture long-term relationships.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, mentorship and support to local and national engineering teams.
  
• Lead technical proposals for strategic projects through creative thinking and alternative approaches and win-strategies.
  
• Act as subject matter expert in the power and energy markets.
  
• Accountable for overall technical project delivery and related deliverables.
  
• Project-manage early stage projects, depending on bandwidth.
  
• Opportunity to propose innovation projects and solutions which make long term impact and capitalize on market trends.
  
• Opportunity to participate in projects during detail design phase as advisor or subject matter expert.
• Other useful duties as required to make you and the team win.

Does your track record include these qualities and motivation?

• Growth mindset
• Self-starter and motivated
• Can-do attitude to complex matters
• Results-driven
• Efficient, rigorous and ethical

Overview of certifications and job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with focus on power systems or suitable demonstrated experience working in the power sector.
• Master's or higher degree in engineering with a focus on power systems, energy systems, sustainable energy, or energy data sciences is advantageous.
  
• 10+ years of experience in power markets, renewables, energy consulting, or related engineering projects.
  
• Project Management experience or PMP certification would be an asset.
  
• Experience in power system planning and related software is an asset.
  
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving capabilities.
  
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills suitable for a diverse and collaborative environment.
  
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, codes, and standards pertinent to renewable energy and T&D projects.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work setting.
  
• Dedication to sustainability, innovation, and continuous professional development within the energy sector.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.
  
• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) is an asset.
  

At BBA, you'll enjoy numerous benefits, including:

• Tailored training and development programs to enhance your skills.
• A corporate culture that recognizes and values expertise.
• An intrapreneurial environment that empowers individuals to shape their consulting careers based on their strengths and passions.
• Exposure to major power infrastructure projects in renewables and T&D across Canada.
• Opportunities for your ideas to be turned into actionable initiatives, thanks to our agility and receptive approach.
• Friendly, eco-conscious, and technologically advanced work environments.
• Involvement in innovation-driven projects.
• Comprehensive pension and insurance plans.

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 15 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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