Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer
St. John's, NL, Canada

Type of position: Regular

Yourfuture role within our team
Join BBA and put your experience to work by actively contributing to various project phases as a Protection and Controls (P&C;) Design Engineer. You will be involved in the design of protection and control systems for high‑voltage/medium-voltage (HV/MV) transmission systems, distribution systems and power plants across Canada. You will also be responsible for supporting site mandates to ensure work quality and system compliance before energization. You will play a key role in project management, client coordination, and delivering high‑quality projects with the BBA team.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Prepare protection and controls deliverables such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, protection logic, and control schemes

Preparation of protection relay setting and configuration files (GE UR relays, SEL, ABB, Siemens IED devices, etc.)

Preparation of engineering studies and reports (protection coordination studies, short circuit analysis, power flow calculation, arc flash analysis, battery and charger calculation, transformer sizing etc.)

Develop HMIs, network architectures, and RTU configurations

Support in the preparation of the technical specifications, reports, and other documentation related to protection and control systems

Assist with commissioning and testing of protection and control systems

Review, propose optimization and seal (P. Eng.) protection and control designs

Develop or review outage, cut‑over, and testing procedures

Interface with customer technical representatives

Work on development of proposals including writing and/or reviewing technical specifications, and estimating project cost

Do your qualities and goals match the BBA culture?

A desire to learn and push yourself further

A willingness to collaborate in a positive environment

A human‑centered approach that puts people first





A drive to be at the heart of the action

Strong rigor and ethical sense

Ability to communicate and share knowledge effectively

The experienceyou bring

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador or eligibility to register

Experience with Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro P&C; projects

Experience in preparing protection system basis of design documentsExperience innetwork architecture design

Knowledge of CADD software

Experience in preparing logic diagrams, protection philosophies, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams and other P&C; deliverables

Experience in selecting, setting and troubleshooting protective relays (SEL, GE, Siemens)

Experience with preparation of engineering studies and reports (protection coordination studies, short circuit analysis, power flow calculation, arc flash analysis, battery and charger calculation, transformer sizing etc.)

A working knowledge of communication protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, IEC61850)

Knowledge of relay testing equipment and experience in P&C; commissioning

Experience preparing project estimates

Availability for short‑and-long‑term assignments at client sites

English spoken and written, with the ability to draft technical documents

Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Asset: Working knowledge of utility cyber security standards

Asset: Bilingualism (French)

Asset: Experience with configuration and programming of PLCs and DCS

An overview of BBA’s total rewards





Annual base salary

Annual premium program for regular employees

Onsite mobility premium (to be removed for setting‑related positions)

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

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

Withus, you will benefit from many advantages:

Long‑term employment opportunities (not project‑based only)

Access to multiple experts and coaching

Collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge

Dynamic social club offering activities for all interests

Opportunity to work on site—an excellent career accelerator!

Tailored training and development plans

AboutBBA
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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📌 Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer (Newfoundland and Labrador)
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