Posted 2w ago

Protection and Control Engineer Kamloops, BC

@ BBA
Kamloops or Vancouver
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:conduct commissioning, maintain systems, configure protection
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma; professional Engineer in Canada; willing to travel; bilingual is a bonus.
Technical Tools Mentioned:IEC 61850, PRP, PTP, SNTP, MMS, GOOSE, SV, Protection Schemes, SCADA
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Job Description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team
 
BBA is growing and our Kamloops, BC team is looking for an
individual to focus on engineering projects in protection and control systems
for utility substations and generation facilities. You will perform
commissioning, maintenance, and corrective work while ensuring safe and
reliable operations. You will be monitoring client site activities and
contributing as a project, proposal, or site work leader. You will develop and
implement protection and SCADA systems, configure protection schemes, and
provide technical support both remotely and onsite. Working in outdoor and
sometimes remote environments, you will gain valuable field experience. You
will also prepare commissioning reports and ensure all deliverables meet
high-quality engineering and client standards.


With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

  • Expand
    your fields of expertise to include protection, control, automation, and
    supervision of medium- and high-voltage substations.
  • Demonstrate
    skills in managing relationships with clients and partners.
  • Inspire
    respect and trust in others and create a climate conducive to teamwork.
  • Promote
    your skills to peers as well as internal (e.g., directors, project
    leaders) and external clients.
  • Show
    your ability to motivate others, maintain an engaging work environment and
    value everyone’s contributions


Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

  • Results-driven
    and constantly striving to exceed set objectives
  • Constantly
    seeking sustainable and agile solutions
  • Willingness
    to transform the world for the better
  • Caring
    mindset that puts people first
  • Thirst
    to learn and excel
  • Ability
    to share and pass on knowledge
  • Interest
    in solving the most complex challenges
  •  Entrepreneurial
    spirit.

Overview of certifications and job requirements

  • Bachelor’s
    degree or technical diploma (technologist) in one of the following areas:
    electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, automated
    production engineering, telecommunications or network administration or
    any other relevant training
  • Be
    registered as a professional Engineer in Canada for the position of
    Engineer
  • Available
    to travel to our BBA offices across Canada
  • Available
    for short- and long-term work assignments at client sites in Canada
  • Asset:
    Bilingual (English and French)
  • Asset:
    Experience in power control systems for generation and renewable energy
    sectors
  • Asset:
    Operational and brownfield experience with industrial and utility systems
  • Asset:
    Knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard and the PRP, PTP, SNTP, MMS, GOOSE and
    SV communication standards.

An overview of BBA’s total reward

  • Annual
    base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between  $10, 000 to $160
    000
  • Annual
    bonification program for all regular employees
  • Onsite
    mobility premium
  • Access
    to a time bank
  • Cellphone
    Program
  • Group
    insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term
    disability insurance
  • Pension
    Plan
  • Vacation
    and sick leave
  • Premium
    offer through the Employee Referral Program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base
salary such as, but no limited to:  Location of the position, education,
relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment,
qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

  • Access to many experts and coaching
  • Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
  • A inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
  • Generous pension and insurance plan
  • Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
  • A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy

 



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.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.