Senior Engineer, Building Services; HVAC

Type of position

Regular

Your role will be to participate in engineering, select technology and execute mechanical and multidisciplinary projects in the mining, energy and heavy industry sectors. You’ll be part of our team specialized in thermal systems and industrial building services. You’ll work with experts and be exposed to a wide range of situations to develop your technical skills in pumping, energy recovery, ventilation, heating, air conditioning, plumbing and piping, fire protection, compressed air, dust collection, generators and their fuel for various industrial applications.

You’ll be using your leadership skills every day, whether it’s developing trusting relationships with our partners, training the next generation or managing a passionate team.

• Work with the team on innovation projects involving decarbonization and energy recovery in the industrial sector
• Design systems for building services (HVAC, power systems: cooling and heating loops, heat recovery systems) and approve associated engineering documents
• Develop trusting and quality business relationships
• Help prepare proposals
• Manage the technical portions of projects (design reviews, costs, schedules)
• Prepare, draft and produce study reports
• Assist less experienced staff with the technical aspects of more complex tasks
• Coordinate the work of drafters or other team members

• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Sense of equity and inclusion
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

• Bachelor's degree in a mechanical engineering or building services program
• From 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in building services (HVAC), heat recovery, thermal power systems, cooling systems
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office Suite
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Ability to draft technical documents in both languages
• Asset: relevant experience in the industrial sector

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Participation in BBA’s major projects for 2030: going carbon neutral, achieving 30% of women on our teams and more!
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation:
  We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy

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 Linked In or connect with our talent team.