Independent Engineering Consultant and Project Manager – Canada

Independent Engineering Consultant and Project Manager – Canada

Type of position: Regular

Locations: Toronto, ON; Quebec City, QC; Montreal, QC; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Trail, BC; Winnipeg, MB; St. John's, NL.

Your future role on our team

As part of its continued growth in the power industry and expanded presence in independent engineering (IE) services, BBA is looking to grow the delivery capacity of its Canadian IE team to meet the growing needs of our IPP and developer clients, who rely on our technical reviews, inspections and monitoring as part of their investment decision‑making process.

As an Independent Engineering Consultant and Project Manager, you’ll help deliver projects while supporting business development initiatives to build new client relationships and strengthen existing ones. You’ll deliver independent consulting engineering services, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, and prepare independent engineering reviews, lender’s technical advisor reports and technical due diligence assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development and project delivery activities for independent engineering and technical due diligence within BBA’s Power business.
• Coordinate with BBA’s Power business lines (wind, solar, BESS, T&D, thermal and hydro), sectors (mining and metals, power, energy and chemicals) and business practices to deliver independent, multidisciplinary, multi‑technology reviews and reports.
• Build and leverage strong lender and investor relationships while leading and/or performing independent reviews of utility‑scale wind, solar, energy storage and transmission projects or portfolios for financing, refinancing or M&A transactions.
• Report to the Director of Independent Engineering Services – Power Assets.

Business Development

• Engage new clients and secure new accounts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with targeted and assigned clients.
• Participate in industry conferences, events and/or association meetings to promote BBA through thought leadership and generate new business leads.
• Prepare, review and lead proposal development efforts.
• With support from management, legal and the commercial team, negotiate and secure contracts.
• Remain informed on market developments within the renewables sector.
• Remain informed on BBA’s broader capabilities to support cross‑selling of services.
• Contribute to strategic development of innovative technical differentiation.
• Provide thought leadership to the industry through engagement in professional activities in the region.
• Work alongside and support project delivery from other BBA service offerings, including those from BBA’s regional operations and national business lines.
• You must be able to travel domestically and internationally to site locations (10–20% travel expectation).

Project Delivery

• Perform project management in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, as well as BBA’s policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, quality, project controls and financial reporting.
• Coordinate activities, and those of the broader project teams, to maintain project schedules and budgets and ensure successful project completion.
• Initiate and coordinate the technical review process among discipline SMEs.
• Perform portions of due diligence reviews, including contract and financial model reviews.
• Lead meetings with clients.
• Coordinate IE‑related construction monitoring, including performance audits.
• Support financial project closing, including reliance matters, lender Q&A, drawdown certifications and LTA monitoring.
• Develop, train and coordinate others to expand the team’s skills and service offerings.
• Continuously improve the business’s standards, procedures and templates for IE services.

Core Qualities and Corporate Culture Fit

• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Results‑driven.
• Thirst to learn and excel.
• Rigorous and ethical.
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges.

Summary of Certifications and Requirements

• University degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering.
• Master’s degree or other post‑graduate degrees in engineering and/or business are a plus.
• From 5 to 10 years of experience working within the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, BESS, hydropower).
• Project management and engagement leadership experience on technical services in project financing, M&A, asset sales and refinancing.
• Experience leading business development and proposal teams.
• Professional Engineer status or intention/ability to become accredited as a P.Eng.; P.Eng. or US PE licence in multiple jurisdictions preferred.
• Proven track record in developing strong and lasting relationships with clients.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client engagement skills.
• Excellent written and report writing and editing skills.
• MS Office fluency.
• Some knowledge of intermittent energy resource assessment, energy yield forecasting and associated major tools (PV Syst, WaSP, Windfarmer, etc.).
• Ability to work within focused and multidisciplinary teams and experience in leading teams and projects.
• Familiarity with typical industry contracts, such as OEM supply, EPC, interconnection, services agreements, warranties, guarantees.
• Familiarity with credit agreements, IE certifications, drawdowns and reliance matters.
• Familiarity with PPAs and offtake contracts.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Must hold a passport, driver’s licence and be able to travel internationally, as needed.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, French).
• Asset: broader experience in wind energy, solar PV, hydropower, energy storage, microgrid power systems or power conversion systems.
• Asset: familiarity with policies, standards, guidelines, rules and regulations as applicable to North American energy markets as well as other jurisdictions.
• Asset: construction experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary from $120,000 to $170,000.
• Annual premium program for 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.

About BBA

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 LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

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