Senior Substation Designer

Looking to build your career with us? Join BBA and make the most of your experience by actively contributing to the various stages of our projects. We are currently seeking a Substation Designer to join our Corporate Electrical Automation team to support our expansion in Ontario. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic growing team. Your role will be to participate in the day-to-day delivery of engineering services, from front-end studies to assisting with commissioning. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality professional services and maintaining good working relationships with clients and co-workers. With us you’ll get the opportunity to... Design Technical Excellence Design and draft high-voltage substations up to 500 kV using current industry standards. Effectively use 2D and 3D AutoCAD to create, edit, and optimize electrical drawings Prepare technical documents, calculation notes, and comprehensive specifications Apply established working methods and contribute to their continuous improvement Participate in multidisciplinary teams designing renewable power facilities (wind, solar, battery energy storage systems) Leadership Mentoring Coach and mentor junior and intermediate designers, fostering their technical growth and professional development Supervise and guide junior and intermediate team members through complex design projects and problem-solving processes Share your expertise by leading design reviews and providing constructive feedback on technical work Support the development of junior team members' technical skills and career progression Project Management Client Engagement Provide engineering services and consulting work as a lead designer or supporting team member, building client relationships Participate in project management activities including cost tracking, deadline management, and resource planning Lead coordination meetings both internally and with clients, demonstrating technical leadership Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions Participate in commissioning equipment at client sites, locally and internationally, ensuring successful project delivery Continuous Learning Growth Develop your technical expertise across diverse project types and voltage levels Expand your professional network and industry knowledge through exposure to varied projects Build leadership and supervisory capabilities that position you for senior technical or management roles