Senior High-Pressure Steam and Steam Turbine Engineer

You’ll Serve As

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in high-pressure steam systems and steam turbines for complex industrial projects in the energy, cogeneration, thermal power plant, mining and heavy industry sectors.
• Involved across the full asset life cycle (design, operations, optimization, reliability and safety).
• Work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, project and health and safety teams.
• Help develop internal capabilities and technical excellence within the thermal systems team.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Design, analyze and optimize high-pressure steam systems, including boilers, headers, safety valves, relief systems and condensate systems.
• Specify, select and validate steam turbines (HP/IP/LP), their auxiliaries (lubrication, governing, sealing, vacuum) and the associated control systems.
• Carry out or oversee thermodynamic studies, including mass and energy balances, efficiency calculations, performance curves, energy optimization, transient scenarios and start-ups and shutdowns.
• Develop, update, and validate operating, start-up and shutdown, and lockout and tagout procedures for steam and turbine systems.
• Lead preventive, condition-based and corrective maintenance programs (inspections, NDT, major overhauls and planned shutdowns).
• Contribute to capital projects (refurbishments, capacity increases, new steam or turbine islands and cogeneration), from conceptual design through to commissioning.
• Train and support operations and maintenance teams on best operating and safety practices.
• Participate in risk analyses, including HAZOP, FMEA, rupture and overpressure scenarios, and emergency plans.

Qualifications And Values

• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Willingness to work together while having fun.
• Rigorous and ethical.
• Ability to look beyond established standards.
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge.
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges.

Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, chemical engineering or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in engineering, operations or maintenance of high-pressure steam systems and steam turbines (blades, stages, rotors, bearings, governing systems and protections).
• Experience participating in major shutdowns, refurbishments or new installation projects.
• Proficiency in steam thermodynamics and Rankine cycles.
• Knowledge of mechanical and materials constraints in high-pressure, high-temperature service (creep, thermal fatigue, stress corrosion cracking).
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, EN, local regulations).
• Ability to review P&IDs, control diagrams, isometrics and vendor documents.
• 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: experience with calculation and simulation tools (thermal balances, pressure drop calculations, valve sizing).
• Asset: specialization in applied thermodynamics, rotating machinery or pressure equipment.

BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for all regular employees.
• Onsite mobility premium.
• 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.

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.
• 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.