BPA is a 1,000-person engineering partnership built on deep technical expertise across mechanical, structural, electrical, civil, and specialized domains (BIM, fire protection, renewable energy). The hiring acceleration—93 roles posted in the last 30 days, 151 open in engineering alone—combined with active projects around process automation and Revit API modernization signals a shift from traditional CAD-driven delivery toward integrated digital workflows. Pain points around ERP migration, standardizing processes, and legacy tool modernization reveal an organization scaling past its current operational infrastructure.
Notable leadership hires: Structural Director, Director structural engineering, Director structural building
BPA operates as a multi-disciplinary engineering services firm across Canada, with ~1,000 employees serving clients from analysis and design through construction and operations. The firm specializes in mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering, alongside verticals in fire protection systems, building automation, renewable energy (ground-source heat pumps, biomass), and food-service engineering. Founded in 1956 and structured as a partnership, BPA combines traditional consulting with hands-on construction administration and commissioning services. Active geographic focus includes multi-residential and hotel development in Eastern Quebec, alongside medium- and high-voltage infrastructure projects.
BPA's primary tools are Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, BIM 360) paired with engineering analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, RFEM, ETAP). Backend systems include .NET/ASP.NET, SQL, Git, and Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams).
Active projects include Revit API modernization, ERP migration, electrical installation automation, fire protection system development, and process standardization across the firm. Recent expansions target culinary consulting and fire protection expertise centers.
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