Position Summary
As a Senior or Principal Engineer – Transmission Lines, you will lead technical work and projects across the full project life cycle, supporting HVAC and HVDC projects from early development and interconnection through to detailed engineering and construction. You’ll work closely with planning and studies teams, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor technical teams, oversee project delivery and strengthen long‑term client relationships across markets.

Type of position: Regular

Responsibilities

Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines (25 kV to 765 kV), including conductor selection, structure spotting and optimization, sag‑and‑tension analysis and electrical clearance verification

Design support structures and foundations (steel, lattice, wood, concrete and composite materials) in accordance with CSA and IEEE standards

Model transmission systems using PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE and PLS‑TOWER

Prepare high‑quality engineering deliverables, including plan‑and‑profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications and construction packages

Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, environmental and survey teams across all project phases, from feasibility through commissioning

Provide field engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses and as‑built reviews

Participate in business development activities: identify opportunities, build client relationships, contribute to go/no‑go decisions and support market strategy development

Lead or contribute to proposals, qualification packages and fee estimates

Develop and maintain trusted client relationships that lead to repeat business





Mentor junior engineers and technicians, review deliverables and elevate overall team performance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Licensed P.Eng. (or eligible) in at least one Canadian province

At least 10 years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering (consulting experience preferred)

Robust proficiency in PLS‑CADD; working knowledge of PLS‑POLE and PLS‑TOWER

Solid understanding of CSA C22.3 No. 1, IEEE 1717 and applicable utility standards

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

Asset: demonstrated involvement in business development (proposals, client engagement, account support)

Asset: established network within the Canadian utility sector

Asset: experience with LiDAR data processing and terrain modelling

Benefits

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

Other perks include opportunity to mentor, corporate culture that values expertise, participation in innovation projects, promotion of SMEs, flexible schedule combining office presence and working from home, and a caring environment with emphasis on health, safety and the environment.

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📌 Senior or Principal Engineer – Transmission Lines (Alberta)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Alberta