Electrical Engineer-in-Training

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and make the most of your experience by actively contributing to the various stages of major electrical engineering projects, from the earliest stages of the business relationship to onsite equipment commissioning.

You’ll be using your leadership skills every day, whether it’s to develop trusting relationships with our partners in the region, train the next generation or manage a passionate team.

This role will give you the opportunity to take the lead, while also being in the thick of the action by working closely with talented people.

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

• Work with engineers, designers and drafters in preparing deliverables that meet BBA and client standards
• Help prepare design deliverables under the supervision of project engineers
• Assist with calculations and studies
• Assist with site inspections, testing and commissioning at client sites

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Ability to look beyond established standards
• Rigorous and ethical
• Willingness to transform the world for the better

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university
• Member in good standing with EGBC and registered as an EIT
• At least one year of experience in engineering
• Familiarity with reading and preparing various types of electrical schematics (single lines, three lines and interconnection drawings)
• Knowledge of MS Office and other database applications
• Basic knowledge of HV/MV/LV apparatus and safety in electrical installations
• Strong communication (spoken and written in English), soft and relationship-building skills
• A valid driver’s licence
• Ability to travel to client sites and other BBA offices within Canada, the USA and abroad for short-term assignments, such as site meetings, field reviews, site assessments, tests and more
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Ability to draft technical documents in both languages
• Asset: knowledge of power systems (HV, MV, LV)
• Asset: knowledge of electrical study software such as PSCAD, PSSE, CYME, PSSE and EMTP-RV

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave

Premium for employee referrals

• BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Custom training and development plans
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy

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.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.