Position Summary
As a Senior or Principal Engineer – Transmission Lines, you will lead technical work and projects across the full project life cycle, supporting HVAC and HVDC projects from early development and interconnection through to detailed engineering and construction. You’ll work closely with planning and studies teams, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor technical teams, oversee project delivery and strengthen long‑term client relationships across markets.
Type of position: Regular
Responsibilities
Perform detailed 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 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
Prepare high‑quality engineering deliverables, including plan‑and‑profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications and construction packages
Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, environmental and survey teams across all project phases, from feasibility through commissioning
Provide field engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses and as‑built reviews




Participate in business development activities: identify opportunities, build client relationships, contribute to go/no‑go decisions and support market strategy development
Lead or contribute to proposals, qualification packages and fee estimates
Develop and maintain trusted client relationships that lead to repeat business
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, review deliverables and elevate overall team performance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering
Licensed P. Eng. (or eligible) in at least one Canadian province
At least 10 years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering (consulting experience preferred)
Robust proficiency in PLS‑CADD; working knowledge of PLS‑POLE and PLS‑TOWER
Solid understanding of CSA C22.3 No. 1, IEEE 1717 and applicable utility standards
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
Asset: demonstrated involvement in business development (proposals, client engagement,

📌 Senior or principal engineer – transmission lines (Quebec City)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Quebec City