Jun 04, 2026

BBA Consultants expands its U.S. footprint with a new office in Tucson, Arizona

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BBA Consultants is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Tucson, Arizona. This is a strategic addition to its growing U.S. presence and a reflection of the firm's continued commitment to being close to its clients and their projects. 

  1. The new office strengthens BBA's network in the American Southwest and complements existing offices in Lakewood, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; Elko, Nevada; and the Greater Boston area, deepening the firm's reach across key markets in the country.

    The announcement was made in front of industry stakeholders at an event hosted by the Chamber of Southern Arizona, featuring Governor Katie Hobbs. The gathering brought together more than 300 investors and community leaders, and the news was well received It underscored the depth of the local industry community and the relevance of BBA's growing presence in the region. 

  2. This expansion is part of BBA's U.S. growth strategy, focused on building meaningful proximity to clients and their operations. Tucson and the broader Arizona region represent significant opportunities, with active mining operations where BBA's integrated expertise, spanning engineering, environmental services, advisory and field services, is directly applicable. 

  3. “Tucson is a natural next step in how we're building our U.S. platform. It's a market we know well, with strong project activity and a talented professional community. Opening an office here lets us better serve our clients on the ground, where the work happens.” 

    — Benoit Richard, Vice-President, International Operations 

  4. “Our ambition is to build a strong regional presence while deepening our support for clients across the Southwest U.S. and Mexico. Our strategic location brings us closer to client operations, strengthens cross-border collaboration and enables us to better support the industries essential to advancing the energy transition.” 

    — Francisco Barrios, Principal Engineer at BBA  

  5. “This expansion of a globally recognized Canada-based engineering company is a great example of the power of foreign direct investment strategies at work in Southern Arizona, BBA Consultants joins many other local firms supporting our mining industry and strengthens our competitiveness as a major mining center.”  

    — Joe Snell, president & CEO, The Chamber of Southern Arizona 

  6. BBA's approach is built around local expertise supported by a broader platform. The Tucson office will be staffed by professionals working directly in the region, close to client sites and operations, and backed by a network of nearly 2,000 professionals across the Americas. This blend of local presence and integrated expertise is what allows BBA to mobilize the right resources, wherever and whenever projects take shape.

    Careers at BBA in the United States

    The opening of the Tucson office reflects BBA's broader momentum in the United States and creates real opportunities for experienced professionals.

    BBA is expanding its team across the U.S. and looking to connect with people who want to contribute to complex industrial projects while playing a meaningful role in a growing multidisciplinary platform. Whether you're ready for your next move or simply want to learn more about what we're building, we'd welcome the conversation.

    Some positions currently open in Arizona:  

    Don't see the right fit? Submit a spontaneous application, we'd love to learn more about your background.

About BBA

BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 1,950 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed.

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