Your future role on our teamNorth America is in the midst of an unprecedented transmission build‑out. From coast to coast, new 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: RegularOur 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 leadershipMaintain 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 successfullyHold a explicit market vision: anticipate where the sector is heading and translate evolving client expectations across utilities, industrial, and renewables markets into BBA’s strategyLeverage a strong 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 professional 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 estimatesAct as a trusted advisor and key anchor in client relationships across utilities, industrial, and renewables clients—understanding what “good” looks like from concept through 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 Line team, with direct reports including regional discipline leads and senior and principal engineersDrive the growth of the teams—hiring, onboarding, and developing talent to build national capacity and bench strengthContribute to hiring strategy and workforce planning for the group, 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 foundationDetailed design of overhead transmission lines (25 k V to 765 k V), including conductor selection, structure spotting and optimization, sag‑and‑tension analysis, and electrical clearance verificationDesign of support structures and foundations (steel, lattice, wood, concrete, and composite materials)



in accordance with CSA and IEEE standardsTransmission system modelling using PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, and PLS‑TOWERCoordination across civil, geotechnical, environmental, survey, and power system planning and studies teams through all project phases—from feasibility through commissioningOversight of high‑quality engineering deliverables: plan‑and‑profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications, and construction packagesField engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses, and as‑built reviewsDo your qualities and values match our corporate culture?Entrepreneurial spiritStrong commitment to health and safetyInspirational leadershipWillingness to work together while having funCaring mindset that puts people firstRigorous and ethicalAbility to share and pass on knowledgeSummary of certifications and job requirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical EngineeringLicensed P. Eng. in at least one Canadian provinceMinimum 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 marketsProven people leadership experience, ideally with direct reports and responsibility for team growthStrong proficiency in 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 teamsAn overview of BBA’s total rewardsAnnual premium program for regular employeesOnsite mobility premiumTime

📌 National Director – Transmission And Distribution Lines (St. John's)
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