Project Manager - Project Development, Power & Utilities

Overview

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team:
As the Project Manager – Project Development, Power & Utilities, you will manage delivery of strategic projects and oversee engineering phases of utility T&D, storage and renewables, and utility telecommunications projects. This role requires a blend of project leadership, management skills, and knowledge of the power sector. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project feasibility studies and other early-stage engineering contracts.

• Manage successful delivery of transmission, distribution, storage and renewables, telecommunications engineering projects.
• Collaborate with T&D customers, independent power producers (IPPs), generation developers, power utilities and regulatory bodies to build strong technical solutions and foster long-term relationships.
• Manage delivery of feasibility studies focusing on value engineering, cost optimization and meeting project’s technical performance objectives.
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Support responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs), bringing creative ideas and strategic approaches to project development.
• Help ensure projects meet key performance indicators, including cost, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients and permitting bodies.
• Assist with other useful duties as required.

• Thirst to learn and excel
• Rigorous and ethical
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with focus on electrical/ mechanical engineering/ power disciplines OR suitable demonstrated experience working in the power sector.
• Project Engineering/ Project Management experience in power/ infrastructure industries. PMP certification or ongoing commitment to PMP is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in power/ infrastructure sectors, renewables, energy consulting, or related engineering projects.
• Experience in power system planning, generation development, studies and related software is a plus.
• Experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction of utility telecommunications projects
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, codes, standards and best-practices pertinent to renewables and T&D projects.
• Strong experience developing project schedules, budgets and scoping documents using project management software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work setting.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

• Tailored training and development programs to enhance your skills.
• A corporate culture that recognizes and values expertise.
• An entrepreneurial environment that empowers individuals to shape their consulting careers based on their strengths and passions.
• Exposure to major power infrastructure projects in Transmission, Distribution, and renewables across United States and Canada.
• Opportunities for your ideas to be turned into actionable initiatives, thanks to our agility and receptive approach.
• Friendly, eco-conscious, and technologically advanced work environments.
• Involvement in innovation-driven projects.
• Comprehensive benefits plans.

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.

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