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.Maintain 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 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 reinforcing the firm’s national profile and your professional network 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 Serve as a trusted advisor and key anchor in client relationships across utilities, industrial and renewables clients,



understanding what “good” looks like from concept through to commercial operation Develop and grow a book of business that drives repeat work and long‑term client partnerships Lead, mentor and develop the national Transmission and Distribution Lines team with direct reports, including regional discipline leads and senior and principal engineers Drive team growth: hiring, onboarding and developing talent to build national capacity and bench strength Contribute to the group hiring strategy and workforce planning, 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 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 Coordinate across civil, geotechnical, environmental, survey and power system planning and studies teams through all project phases, from feasibility through to commissioning Oversee high‑quality engineering deliverables: plan‑and‑profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications and construction packages Provide field engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses, and as‑built reviews Bachelor’s degree in civil,



structural or electrical engineering Licensed P.At 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 markets Strong proficiency with PLS‑CADD; working knowledge of PLS‑POLE and PLS‑TOWER Solid understanding of CSA C22.1, 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 Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan Annual vacation and sick leave Participation in innovation projects Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop A corporate culture that values expertise A versatile schedule that combines office presence and working from home On site and at the office: 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. #

📌 National Director - Transmission And Distribution Lines (Quebec City)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Quebec City