Electrical Designer Lead

Electrical Designer Lead

Toronto, ON, Canada | req2868 | Posted on: 3/31/2026

Type of position: Regular

Looking to build your career with us?

Join BBA and make the most of your experience by actively contributing to the various stages of Electrical Discipline. We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer Lead to join our Corporate Electrical & Automation team to support and lead our expansion in Ontario.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic growing team. Your role will be to participate in the day-to-day delivery of engineering services, from front-end studies to assisting with commissioning. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality professional services, maintaining good working relationships with clients, and providing mentorship and technical support to your co-workers.

With us you’ll get the opportunity to:

• Provide engineering services and consulting work, either in a team or individually with support
• Design and read 1-line, schematic, wiring and layouts drawings
• Design and draft high voltage substations up to 500 kV
• Be part of teams designing renewable power facilities (wind, solar, BESS)
• Effectively use AutoCAD to create and edit electrical drawings
• Prepare technical documents, calculation notes and specifications
• Apply established working methods and make sure they are improved upon
• Take part in project management activities (costs, deadlines)
• Take part in coordination meetings, both internally and with clients
• Carry out site surveys
• Take part in commissioning equipment at client sites, locally and abroad

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Autonomous
• Show an aptitude for self-development
• Result Oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Rigour and ethical
• Caring mindset that puts people first

Overview of certifications and job requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical Technology (able to be registered or currently registered with OACETT)
• Minimum 5 years of drafting experience in utility or consulting engineering environments
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing HV substations and protection & control
• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings (schematic, wiring and layout)
• Hold a valid Ontario driver’s licence
• Asset: working knowledge of 3D drafting

An overview of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary $73,000 - $104,800
• 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

We evaluate the annual base salary based on market, education, relevant work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

About BBA
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice(PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.