Your future role on our team
As the leader of our Mont-Saint-Hilaire office’s Civil and Structural Engineering department, you’ll ensure all the team’s operational needs are met. You’ll be responsible for departmental talent development, performance, technical excellence and sustainable growth. You’ll work closely with project teams in various disciplines and BBA leadership to help your team use resources optimally and achieve the office’s goals.

Type of position:
Regular

Your future role on our team
As the leader of our Mont-Saint-Hilaire office’s Civil and Structural Engineering department, you’ll ensure all the team’s operational needs are met. You’ll be responsible for departmental talent development, performance, technical excellence and sustainable growth. You’ll work closely with project teams in various disciplines and BBA leadership to help your team use resources optimally and achieve the office’s goals.

Located in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, the BBA head office is the heart of our operations and a hub for many shared services. It’s also home to the Big E, our energy centre of excellence. Driven by a solid collaboration culture, the head office catalyzes interoffice teamwork by enabling rapid resource mobilization and effectively helping to implement key projects nationwide and internationally. It’s a true talent incubator, playing a crucial role in developing the next generation.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
Department management and leadership
Engage, mentor and develop managers and team members
Promote collaboration across offices, disciplines and departments
Develop expertise, innovation and best practices
Help promote the department both internally and to clients

Resource and performance management
Help meet productivity, quality and growth targets
Support excellence in strategic project implementations
Keep a balanced portfolio of OPEX and CAPEX projects
Promote client, market and mandate diversification
Coordinate and optimize resource use

Technical excellence – Civil and structural engineering for hydropower
Provide technical leadership to the Civil and Structural Engineering department in complex hydroelectric infrastructure projects




Support teams on projects involving major hydroelectric structures, including dams, dikes, spillways, intakes, headrace and tailrace canals, penstocks, tunnels, galleries, power plant buildings, equipment foundations, retaining walls, access structures, and other related structures
Promote knowledge sharing and technical coaching
Be a reference point for clients and internal teams to showcase the department’s expertise on high value-added mandates

Talent development
Support employee recruitment, onboarding and retention
Help develop skills and the next generation
Prepare and implement succession plans for key positions
Assist department managers with leadership

Business development
Support activities aimed at business development and identifying strategic business opportunities
Collaborate with project managers, client account managers and sales teams
Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key clients

Health, safety and environment
Act as a health, safety and environment ambassador
Promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Entrepreneurial spirit
Results-driven
Desire to motivate and train the next generation
Inspirational leadership
Willingness to work together while having fun
Rigorous and ethical
Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements
Over 10 years of relevant engineering experience
Recognized technical expertise in energy sector civil/structural engineering, with proven experience in hydroelectric and industrial infrastructure
Significant experience with structures such as dams, dikes, spillways, intakes, canals, penstocks, tunnels, galleries, power plant buildings, equipment foundations, concrete and steel structures, retaining structures, and other related infrastructure
Proven experience managing teams,



developing talent and mentoring technical leaders
Business development and client relations experience
Ability to exercise leadership and influence people who are not direct reports in a matrix‑based context

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

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.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
A corporate culture that values expertise
Participation in innovation projects
Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
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 sense 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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📌 Principal Department Manager, Department Manager, Civil and structural engineering for hydropower (Quebec City)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Quebec City