Your future role on our team North America is in the midst of an unprecedented transmission build‑out. From coast to coast, current high‑voltage lines are being planned, permitted, and constructed to support grid modernization, electrification, and the energy transition. BBA’s Transmission and Distribution group is at the centre of this demand surge, delivering complex, multi‑phase projects across Canada and internationally.

Type of position:

Regular

Our multidisciplinary teams span the country—from St. John’s to Vancouver—bringing together engineers and technicians across offices. As we scale to meet this demand, we are seeking a National Director – Transmission and Distribution Line to lead the discipline nationally: a seller‑doer leader who can set direction, win and shape work, build high‑performing teams, and own delivery outcomes across the country.

This is a leadership role with a national vision—comparable to a discipline director or department manager, but accountable for the performance, growth, and reputation of the Transmission and Distribution Line practice. You will be the bridge between Operations and the Business Line, the steward of the order backlog, and the person clients and the market recognize as the face of transmission line engineering at BBA.

Strategic and market leadership

Maintain a global vision of transmission line projects—from opportunity identification through development, permitting, detailed engineering, and construction support—and an understanding of how the multidisciplinary aspects and engineering disciplines come together to execute successfully

Hold a clear market vision: anticipate where the sector is heading and translate evolving client expectations across utilities, industrial, and renewables markets into BBA’s strategy

Leverage a strong transmission line network and market recognition to position BBA, open doors, and strengthen the firm’s reputation as a transmission line leader

Define and drive the growth strategy for the national Transmission Line group, in alignment with the Business Line and Operations

Represent BBA at industry conferences and working groups (IEEE, CIGRE, CEATI, etc.), reinforcing the firm’s national profile and your professional network

Backlog ownership and operational leadership

Be accountable for the order backlog of the Transmission Line group—bridging Operations and the Business Line and ensuring the pipeline is healthy, balanced, and aligned with capacity

Own the key trade‑off decisions across projects, regions, and clients—balancing risk, profitability, resourcing, and strategic value

Assign resources and regions appropriately to projects, ensuring the right expertise is matched to the right work across the national footprint

Partner with project and operations leadership to safeguard quality, schedule, and budget on key pursuits and active mandates

Business development (seller‑doer)

Contribute directly to selling: identify and qualify opportunities, build and sustain trusted client relationships,



and lead or shape major proposals, qualification packages, and fee estimates

Act as a trusted advisor and key anchor in client relationships across utilities, industrial, and renewables clients—understanding what “valuable” looks like from concept through commercial operation

Contribute to go/no‑go decisions and shape pursuit strategy on strategic and complex transmission opportunities

Develop and grow a book of business that drives repeat work and long‑term client partnerships

People leadership and team growth

Lead, mentor, and develop the national Transmission and Distribution Line team, with direct reports including regional discipline leads and senior and principal engineers

Drive the growth of the teams—hiring, onboarding, and developing talent to build national capacity and bench strength

Contribute to hiring strategy and workforce planning for the group, ensuring the discipline can scale with market demand

Set technical and delivery standards, elevate overall team performance, and foster a collaborative, knowledge‑sharing culture across offices

Technical foundation

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

Transmission system modelling using PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, and PLS‑TOWER

Coordination across civil, geotechnical, environmental, survey, and power system planning and studies teams through all project phases—from feasibility through commissioning

Oversight of high‑quality engineering deliverables: plan‑and‑profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications, and construction packages

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

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit

Robust commitment to health and safety

Inspirational leadership

Willingness to work together while having fun

Caring mindset that puts people first

Rigorous and ethical

Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of certifications and job requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering

Licensed P.Eng. in at least one Canadian province

Minimum 15 years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering, including significant project and/or discipline leadership (consulting experience strongly preferred)





Demonstrated track record in business development—winning work, leading proposals, and building client relationships across utilities, industrial, and/or renewables markets

Proven people leadership experience, ideally with direct reports and responsibility for team growth

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

Solid understanding of CSA C22.3 No. 1, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) and applicable utility standards

An established network and recognized reputation within the Canadian transmission and utility sector

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

Advanced Spanish skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in South America; you may need to use Spanish occasionally or daily, depending on current projects

Asset: experience leading multi‑region or national teams

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

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

At BBA, you get many benefits

Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

Participation in innovation projects

A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge

Prospect to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop

A corporate culture that values expertise

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

On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

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.

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📌 National Director – Transmission and Distribution Lines (St. John's)
🏢 BBA Consultants
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