Senior Engineer - Hydropower

Your future role on our team

Recognized for its expertise in energy and complex electrical infrastructure, our electrical engineering team plays a key role in the development, rehabilitation, and optimization of hydroelectric power plants across Canada. In the context of the energy transition and the modernization of existing assets, our projects span the full lifecycle of facilities, from preliminary studies to commissioning.

Type of position Regular

Senior Hydropower Engineer

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Hydropower Engineer who will act as a technical lead on large‑scale hydroelectric plant rehabilitation projects. Supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will play a decisive role in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering activities. In this role, you will ensure technical consistency across projects, the quality of deliverables, and the integration of various disciplines, while maintaining alignment between client requirements and project objectives.

• Define scope, deliverables, effort, and schedules in collaboration with project teams
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across the full lifecycle of hydroelectric plant rehabilitation projects
• Provide technical leadership in one or more key areas: turbine‑generator units (TGU), electrical equipment/auxiliary services, control and protection
• Mentor discipline leads and ensure the quality of deliverables
• Ensure cross‑disciplinary coordination
• Plan and supervise site activities, including equipment installation and commissioning
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and technical commitments
• Participate in pre‑project studies, feasibility analyses, and assessment of existing assets
• Collaborate closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors for the integration of major equipment

• Results‑driven
• Inspirational leadership
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigorous and ethical
• Willingness to transform the world for the better
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in hydropower
• Proven experience in technical leadership or coordination of complex multidisciplinary projects
• Experience in hydroelectric generation projects including one or more of the following: hydroelectric power plants, dams and related structures, turbine‑generator units, penstocks and spillways, substations, grid connections, and associated electrical auxiliary systems
• Experience in rehabilitation, modernization, and life extension of existing facilities
• Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle of rehabilitation projects
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in complex environments
• 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

• 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

• 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 perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco‑mindful and high‑tech workspaces
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect, and openness
• 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.

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