Senior Project Manager, Hydropower

Senior Project Manager, Hydropower

Location : Jonquière, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

Employment type : Full-time

Seniority level : Director

Overview

BBA Consultants wants to bolster its local team to pursue project and client development in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. This team works closely with our Québec City, Montréal and Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire offices and is actively involved in the region's development. BBA's teams stand out with local clients by combining cutting‑edge technical expertise with an unrivalled commitment and strong understanding of the challenges involved in operating and maintaining hydroelectric power plants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and carry out various mechanical projects for turbines, generators, mechanical speed governors, bearing lubrication and cooling systems, balancing and alignment of rotating parts, hydromechanical valves and balance of plant for both rehabilitation projects and new hydroelectric or pumped‑storage power plants.
• Play a leading role in client communications for your mandates.
• Be a key team member in delivering small to major modernization projects or new installations.
• Solve complex problems related to mechanical components in hydroelectric power plants.
• Identify, plan and organize client needs to assess the condition of their units and conduct power upgrade studies (turbines and generators).
• Lead onsite inspections, diagnostics, commissioning and testing.
• Represent your area of expertise and help promote it to potential clients and specialized groups in the hydropower sector.
• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate engineers by actively sharing your knowledge and encouraging skill development within the team.
• Foster a fun and engaging workplace culture while delivering high‑quality professional work.

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Benefits

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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