BBA : Engineering for a changing world

Transmission and distribution

BBA offers a complete range of power transmission and distribution engineering services, from the initial project definition stage to final implementation. Our professionals have all the expertise required to assist and advise you on the choice of available technologies, enabling you to maximize the return on your investment.   

 

In addition to traditional engineering assignments, we have also developed an expertise in complex and tailored projects requiring ingenuity and creativity in the development of innovative solutions.   

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

Project development  

  • Specialized network study
  • Technical audit and master plan
  • Study of simple and complex loads
  • Technical and economic study
  • Feasibility study
  • Reliability study

Stations and substations

  • Equipment specifications
  • Analysis of tenders
  • Procurement recommendation
  • Procurement tracking and expediting
  • Compliance testing at the supplier's facilities
  • Equipment implementation
  • Control, metering and protection
  • Networking
  • Construction supervision
  • Operating guidelines
  • Training

Transmission and distribution lines  

  • Siting
  • Implementation of structures on plans and longitudinal profiles
  • Power line design according to applicable standards and to the client's specific requirements 
  • Computer-aided design for the review and validation of power line stress levels 

 Services during construction 

  • Client's engineer
  • Inspection and supervision 

Commissioning  

  • Planning of test and start-up programs
  • Definition of safety procedures and criteria
  • Systems and equipment testing and commissioning  

Technical operations support

  • Client's engineer
  • Training program
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Operation and maintenance manual
  • Software development  

TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING

The following technical services apply to all project phases: 

  • Planning and feasibility studies
  • Technical and economic studies
  • Preliminary and detailed engineering
  • Construction drawings and specifications
  • Procurement
  • Site supervision
  • Start-up and commissioning