Role OverviewNorth America is experiencing an unprecedented transmission build‐out. BBA's Transmission and Distribution group delivers complex, multi‐phase projects across Canada and internationally. The National Director – Transmission and Distribution Lines will set the national direction, build high‐performing teams, own delivery outcomes and lead the discipline across the country.ResponsibilitiesStrategic and market leadershipMaintain a global vision of transmission line projects, from opportunity identification through development, permitting, detailed engineering and construction support, as well as an understanding of how multidisciplinary aspects and engineering disciplines come together to execute successfullyHold a clear market vision: anticipate where the sector is heading and translate evolving client expectations across utilities, industrial and renewables markets into BBA's strategyLeverage a solid transmission line network and market recognition to position BBA, open doors and strengthen the firm's reputation as a transmission line leaderDefine and drive the growth strategy for the national Transmission Line group, in alignment with the business line and OperationsRepresent BBA at industry conferences and working groups (IEEE, CIGRE, CEATI, etc.), reinforcing the firm's national profile and your qualified networkBacklog ownership and operational leadershipBe 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 capacityOwn the key trade‐off decisions across projects, regions and clients, balancing risk, profitability, resourcing and strategic valueAssign resources and regions appropriately to projects, ensuring the right expertise is matched to the right work across the national footprintPartner with project and operations leadership to safeguard quality, schedule and budget on key pursuits and active mandatesBusiness 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 estimatesServe as a trusted advisor and key anchor in client relationships across utilities, industrial and renewables clients,



understanding what "valuable" looks like from concept through to commercial operationContribute to go/no‐go decisions and shape pursuit strategy on strategic and complex transmission opportunitiesDevelop and grow a book of business that drives repeat work and long‐term client partnershipsPeople leadership and team growthLead, mentor and develop the national Transmission and Distribution Lines team with direct reports, including regional discipline leads and senior and principal engineersDrive team growth: hiring, onboarding and developing talent to build national capacity and bench strengthContribute to the group hiring strategy and workforce planning, ensuring the discipline can scale with market demandSet technical and delivery standards, elevate overall team performance and foster a collaborative, knowledge‐sharing culture across officesTechnical foundationPerform 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 verificationDesign support structures and foundations (steel, lattice, wood, concrete and composite materials) in accordance with CSA and IEEE standardsModel transmission systems using PLS‐CADD, PLS‐POLE and PLS‐TOWERCoordinate across civil, geotechnical, environmental, survey and power system planning and studies teams through all project phases, from feasibility through to commissioningOversee high‐quality engineering deliverables: plan‐and‐profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications and construction packagesProvide field engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses, and as‐built reviewsQualificationsBachelor's degree in civil, structural or electrical engineeringLicensed P.Eng. in at least one Canadian provinceAt least 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 renewable marketsProven people leadership experience, ideally with direct reports and responsibility for team growthStrong proficiency with PLS‐CADD; working knowledge of PLS‐POLE and PLS‐TOWERSolid understanding of CSA C22.3 No. 1, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) and applicable utility standardsAn established network and recognized reputation within the Canadian transmission and utility sectorAdvanced 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 projectsAdvanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in QuébecAdvanced 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 projectsAsset: experience leading multi‐region or national teamsBenefitsAnnual premium program for regular employeesOnsite mobility premiumTime bankCellphone fee reimbursementsGroup insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine programRetirement savings planAnnual vacation and sick leavePremium for employee referralsInteresting growth opportunities to match your ambitionsParticipation in innovation projectsA collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledgeOpportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them developA corporate culture that values expertiseA flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from homeA caring environment where everyone's ideas are listened to and there's no perception of hierarchyOn site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNAAbout BBABBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 National Director – Transmission And Distribution Lines (Edmonton)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Edmonton