Posted 5 months ago
Senior or Principal Engineer – Transmission Lines
@ BBA
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
BBA is hiring a Senior or Principal Engineer for its Transmission group to lead transmission line projects from early development through construction across HVAC and HVDC work. The role combines detailed overhead line design, technical leadership, client relationship building and mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities:
- Detailed design of overhead transmission lines (25 kV to 765 kV)
- Design of support structures and foundations to CSA and IEEE standards
- Modelling of transmission systems in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
- Field engineering support during construction
- Business development and proposal work
Requirements summary:
- Seasoned experience with overhead transmission line design
- Experience with HVAC and HVDC projects
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
- Strong client relationship skills
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Your future role on our team
North America is experiencing an unprecedented transmission build-out. High-voltage lines are being planned, permitted and constructed to support grid modernization, electrification and the energy transition. BBA’s Transmission group is at the centre of this surge, delivering complex, multi-phase projects across Canada and internationally.
Our multidisciplinary teams span Canada, from St. John’s to Vancouver, bringing together engineers and technicians across offices. We’re growing rapidly and seeking seasoned engineers who can deliver project excellence and build strong client relationships.
As a Senior or Principal Engineer – Transmission Lines, you’ll lead technical work and projects across the full project life cycle, supporting HVAC and HVDC projects from early development and interconnection through to detailed engineering and construction. You’ll work closely with planning and studies teams, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor technical teams, oversee project delivery and strengthen long-term client relationships across markets.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines (25 kV to 765 kV), including conductor selection, structure spotting and optimization, sag-and-tension analysis and electrical clearance verification
- Design support structures and foundations (steel, lattice, wood, concrete and composite materials), in accordance with CSA and IEEE standards
- Model transmission systems using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
- Prepare high-quality engineering deliverables, including plan-and-profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, technical specifications and construction packages
- Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, environmental and survey teams across all project phases, from feasibility through commissioning
- Provide field engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFI responses and as-built reviews
- Participate in business development activities: identify opportunities, build client relationships, contribute to go/no-go decisions and support market strategy development
- Lead or contribute to proposals, qualification packages and fee estimates
- Develop and maintain trusted client relationships that lead to repeat business
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians, review deliverables and elevate overall team performance
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