Protection Engineer

Protection And Controls EngineerJoin BBA and put your experience to work by actively contributing to various project phases as a Protection and Controls (P&C) Engineer. You'll be involved in designing protection and controls systems for high-voltage and medium-voltage (HV/MV) transmission systems, distribution systems and power plants across the United States and Canada. You'll also be responsible for supporting site mandates to ensure work quality and system compliance before energization. You'll play a key role in project management, client coordination and delivering high-quality projects with the BBA team.Prepare protection and control deliverables such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, protection logic and control schemesPrepare protection relay setting and configuration files (GE, SEL, ABB, Siemens, etc.)Prepare engineering studies and reports (protection coordination studies, short circuit analysis, power flow calculation, arc-flash analysis, battery and charger calculations, transformer sizing, etc.)Develop HMIs, network architectures and RTU configurationsHelp prepare technical specifications, reports and other documentation for protection and control systemsAssist with commissioning and testing of protection and control systemsReview and seal (Professional Engineer License) protection and control designsDevelop or review outage, cut-over and testing proceduresCollaborate with client technical representativesWork on proposal development, including writing and/or reviewing technical specifications and estimating project costsThirst to learn and excelWillingness to work together while having funCaring mindset that puts people firstDesire to be in the thick of the actionRigorous and ethicalAbility to share and pass on knowledgeBachelor's degree in electrical engineeringRegistered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to register within one month of hiringOver 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 documentsKnowledge of CADD softwareExperience preparing logic diagrams, protection philosophies, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams and other P&C deliverablesExperience 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)Knowledge of relay testing equipment and experience with P&C commissioningExperience preparing project estimatesExcellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft OfficeBasic understanding of utility cybersecurity standardsAsset: experience configuration and programming PLCs and DCSAnnual premium program for regular employeesTime bankGroup insurance plan from the first day of employment401(k) retirement planAnnual paid time off (PTO)Statutory holidaysPremium for employee referralsBBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitionsA caring environment where everyone's ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchyA collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledgeOpportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!Participation in our firm's major projects up to 2030: - BBA's carbon neutrality - 30% of women on our team - and much more!Custom training and development plansAbout BBABBA 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.