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Senior Engineer - Digital Power Systems

@ BBA

Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

BBA is hiring a Senior Engineer for its Digital Power Systems team to deliver digital substation solutions for renewable energy, mining and heavy industry clients. The role covers IEC 61850 engineering projects, proposal work, project management, protection design, substation HMI/SCADA configuration and commissioning. It is a hands-on role that also supports growing BBA's presence in Ontario and beyond.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out IEC 61850 digital power systems engineering projects
  • Design protection diagrams and substation HMI/SCADA architecture
  • Configure intelligent electronic devices and lead testing at the digital power systems lab
  • Lead commissioning of digital power systems
  • Manage project work packages, schedules, budgets and teams

Requirements summary:

  • Senior-level experience in digital substation or power systems engineering
  • Knowledge of IEC 61850 standards
  • Experience with protection, SCADA and IED configuration
  • Project management and proposal leadership experience
  • Ability to transfer technical knowledge and write technical documents

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Employer posting date
2025-12-18
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Work settingLaboratory, Client sites, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

An overview of your future role at BBA

As a Senior Engineer in Digital Power Systems team, you’ll support in delivering cutting-edge digital substation solutions for the renewable energy, mining and heavy industry sectors. This role is ideal for a doer—someone who can apply their technical knowledge and support with growing our presence in the Ontario region and beyond. You’ll get the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada. Your ability to apply your technical expertise, foster client relationships and drive project success will be key to achieving our strategic goals.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out engineering projects based on IEC 61850 standards for digital power systems
  • Playing various roles, like project manager, project leader and proposal leader
  • Preparing competitive and value-added proposals
  • Managing project work packages, schedules, budgets and teams
  • Designing protection diagrams (logic and control diagrams)
  • Designing substation HMI/SCADA architecture and configuration
  • Configuring intelligent electronic devices (relays, substation controllers, and more)
  • Heading testing at BBA’s digital power systems lab
  • Leading and coordinating the commissioning of digital power systems
  • Transferring technical knowledge to your colleagues in BBA’s offices across Canada
  • Promoting expertise at client meetings and by drafting technical documents, blog articles, white papers and much more

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