Independent Engineering Consultant and Project Manager – Canada at BBA Consultants — NeverHard
Independent Engineering Consultant and Project Manager – Canada at BBA Consultants in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
BBA Consultants
Location
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
Type
full_time
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.
Type of position: Regular
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.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…
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 and 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
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Entrepreneurial spirit
Results‑driven
Thirst to learn and excel
Rigorous and ethicalInterest in solving the most complex challenges
Summary Of Certifications And Job 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
An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards
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
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
Access to many experts and coaching
Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
A corporate culture that values expertise
A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
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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