Intermediate Electrical Engineer Trail, BC

Type of position
Regular

Your future role on our team
We're growing our Western Canadian Electrical Engineering team! As our work expands in the energy, industrial, and mining sectors, we’re seeking curious, driven professionals who bring strong teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset. As an Electrical Engineer at BBA’s Trail office, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle, from studies and detailed design to on‑site testing and commissioning. You’ll grow your technical and leadership skills, collaborate with teams across Western Canada, and be recognized for your impact in a supportive, growth‑focused environment.

Our Trail, BC office is located in the heart of the West Kootenays—one of Canada’s most inspiring regions for those who want more from both their career and their lifestyle. Minutes from the world‑class ski town of Rossland, this location offers unparalleled access to skiing, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and backcountry adventures, all set against a backdrop of tight‑knit community and stunning mountain scenery.

Here, ambitious professionals can do meaningful, challenging work while enjoying a lifestyle that most only experience on weekends.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

Work collaboratively with clients, project managers, engineers, designers and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to BBA and client standards

Establish client needs, prepare or review reports, estimates, specifications, quotations and proposals

Prepare and review design deliverables

Perform electrical calculations and studies

Work with designers and drafters in the preparation of drawings to BBA and client standards

Perform site inspections

Perform testing and commissioning at client sites

Create project scope of services, budgets and schedules

Plan and monitor work assignments and costs

Supervise the work of a team of 1 to 2 persons

Communicate with the client on active and future projects

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Caring mindset that puts people first

Results‑driven

Ability to see beyond established standards

Rigour and ethical

Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions

Overview of certifications and job requirements

Electrical Engineering Degree, or similar

5 to 12 years of relevant experience

Eligible to register with EGBC as a P.Eng.

A valid class 5 BC driver’s license

Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, studies, plans, and instructions

Experience with design deliverables such as single line diagrams, layouts, elevations, material lists, cable and termination schedules, etc

Experience preparing and reviewing project estimates

Familiarity with IEEE Color Books, CEC and NEC

Practical knowledge of HV & MV substations including site layouts, reactive equipment, switching equipment, grounding, shielding, power distribution and lighting

Knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical equipment specifications, testing and commissioning

Experience with projects in the mining, industrial, and utility sectors

Ability to travel on short notice to customer sites and other BBA offices

Experience in troubleshooting, commissioning and system installation

Excellent communication skills with high competency in English (both spoken and written)

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $86,000-$118,300

Annual bonus program for all regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Access to a time bank

Cellphone Program

Group insurance plan starting day one including short term and long‑term disability insurance

Retirement saving plan for regular employees

Vacation and sick leave

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

Long‑term hiring (not just project‑based)

Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management

Participation in innovation projects

Custom training and…