Senior Protection and Control Engineer
Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to register within one month of hiring
- Over 8 years of experience within electric utility, power generation and renewables industries in the U.S.
- Hands-on experience preparing protection system basis-of-design documents
- Knowledge of CADD software
- Experience preparing logic diagrams, protection philosophies, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams and other P&C deliverables
- Experience selecting, setting and troubleshooting protective relays (SEL, GE, Siemens)
- Experience preparing engineering studies and reports (protection coordination studies, short-circuit analysis, power-flow calculations, arc-flash analysis, battery and charger calculations, transformer sizing, etc.)
- A working knowledge of communication protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, IEC61850)
- Experience with relay testing equipment and P&C commissioning
- Experience preparing project estimates
Qualifications
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of utility cybersecurity standards
Skills
Experience configuration and programming PLCs and DCS
Benefits
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Time bank Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual paid time off (PTO)
- Statutory holidays
- Premium for employee referrals
Total Rewards
- Custom training and development plans
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.