Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
Launch your career with one of Canada’s leading consulting engineering firms! BBA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Training (EIT) to help us pursue our growth and strategic objectives in Canada’s natural resource and renewable energy industries. You’ll work alongside industry experts committed to your professional development and gain hands-on experience that accelerates your path toward becoming a Professional Engineer.
You’ll be involved in all phases of engineering projects, from front-end studies to field implementations, with a focus on detailed engineering. You’ll also receive mentorship, technical coaching and exposure to increasingly complex engineering challenges.
By delivering high-quality service and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients, you’ll actively contribute to mechanical and piping engineering projects in BC, nationally and internationally as required. As part of our growing Vancouver office, you’ll join a fun and collaborative team that works together to deliver fast-paced projects.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Perform detailed engineering based on codes, standards and industry best practices for projects such as carbon capture and hydroelectric plants (penstocks, hydromechanical equipment, balance of plant), heavy industrial plants (process, piping) and mining processing plants (material handling, crushers, conveyors, pumping, piping, equipment selection)
- Apply engineering principles, analysis methods and calculation tools to solve real-world mechanical and piping design challenges
- Present technical information and concepts to other team members
- Aid more experienced personnel in the technical aspects of complex tasks
- Participate in site inspections, condition assessments and testing
- Receive mentorship and coaching from intermediate and senior engineers
- Collaborate with other EITs and multidisciplinary teams
- Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high-quality professional work
- Advance your career with emerging technologies in the piping design space
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Thirst to learn and excel
- Willingness to work together while having fun
- Fascination for innovation
- Ability to share and pass on knowledge
- Interest in solving the most complex challenges
Summary of certifications and job requirements
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering
- High academic performance (top 10% of graduating class)
- New graduate or EIT with up to two years’ experience
- Available for site work and short- to medium-term assignments
- Registered EIT with EGBC within three months of hiring
- Valid driver’s licence within six months of hiring
- Asset: bilingual (English and either French or Spanish)
An overview of BBA’s total rewards
- Annual base salary from $68,000 to $75,000
- 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
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BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, you get many benefits
- Participation in innovation projects
- A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- A growing business with many opportunities
- An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
- On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA
Submission Requirements
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial academic transcripts
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.
