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Principal Engineer, Renewable Energy

@ BBA

Québec, QC · Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC · Montréal, QC

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Overview

BBA is hiring a Principal Engineer, Renewable Energy to develop and implement wind, solar and battery storage projects, particularly in Québec. The role manages project mandates from development through commissioning and operations, leads FEED and detailed engineering delivery, and oversees internal teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage renewable power project mandates from development to operations
  • Work with IPPs, utilities and regulators on technical solutions
  • Manage FEED and detailed engineering delivery with cost optimization
  • Oversee internal teams and mentor BBA Consultants staff
  • Prepare presentations for senior management, clients and permitting agencies

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in renewable power project development
  • Experience with FEED and detailed engineering
  • Ability to lead technical teams and manage client relationships
  • Experience supporting RFP responses

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Employer posting date
2026-09-15
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentEngineering
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high

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Job description

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and put your experience to work by actively helping develop solutions for the power and renewables sector.

We’re focused on enhancing our project development capabilities and front-end engineering and design (FEED) to complement our full engineering and design capabilities. As Principal Engineer, Renewable Energy, you’ll play a pivotal part in developing, interconnecting and implementing wind power and well as solar and battery energy storage projects, particularly in Québec, but also across Canada.

This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a rapidly growing industry while working in a fun, professional and exciting environment.

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

  • Manage renewable power project mandates, from early development through to design, construction, commissioning and operations
  • Work with independent power producers (IPPs), generation developers, power utilities and regulatory agencies to build strong technical solutions in the broader project context and foster strong, long-term relationships
  • Manage delivery of project development engineering and FEED, focusing on value engineering and cost optimization while meeting project objectives
  • Support responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), bringing creative ideas and strategic approaches to project development
  • Manage delivery of detailed engineering projects
  • Provide expertise and guidance to both BBA clients and project teams, including engineering, permitting and environment, and field services
  • Help ensure projects meet key performance indicators, including costs, schedules, quality and client satisfaction
  • Serve as project manager and/or technical mentor to BBA Consultants staff for select strategic projects and with specific clients
  • Oversee internal teams for delivery and day-to-day execution of renewables projects
  • Conduct technical reviews and oversee engineering and design activities within area(s) of expertise
  • Perform daily execution of technical and strategic mandates based on areas of expertise and in coordination with BBA’s internal disciplines
  • Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients and permitting agencies

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