Electrical Engineer

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Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you'll find a place where you'll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.   

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.   

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home. 

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

As Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer, you will be working with a team of P&C detailed designers and contribute to large-scale electrical energy projects. You will evolve in a multidisciplinary environment and develop skills by collaborating with experienced professionals, particularly on substation, hydroelectric power station, and renewable energy projects, with numerous clients across Canada. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and review the protection and control drawings of substation systems and power systems
• Approve project deliverables, including detail drawings, electrical diagrams, layouts, equipment sizing, etc.
• Collaborate with members of the engineering team as well as project managers from other disciplines
• Prepare plans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided
• Responsible of the development of electrical Command and Protection systems, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, three-line AC diagrams, protection and c.c. control diagrams, wiring drawings, device connection drawings, assembly plans, material lists and quotes for the manufacturing and installation on site of Control and Protection panels
• Supervise the development of AC and DC station service power systems, including single-line diagrams, AC & DC load calculations, AC & DC distribution diagrams, connection drawings of chargers, batteries, inverter, etc.
• Participate in site surveys (stations and power stations)
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: equipment, civil, mechanical and building in order to develop design solutions for optimized and advanced substation and power plant systems
• Possibility of carrying out site work sporadically when the opportunity arises (start-up or monitoring)
• Perform QA/QC of the electrical engineering design packages
• Attending in the review meetings and updating the work package based on client`s comments
• Support commissioning and field engineering

• University Degree in Electrical engineering
• Registered (or eligible to register as) member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EBGC) or that of a recognized Professional Engineering Association in Canada. (P.Eng)
• 6+ years of experience working on P&C projects
• Good knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is mandatory
• Work experience in the design of electrical systems
• 3+  years experience in detailed P&C design with major and/or local utilities in Canada
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Basic knowledge of the office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Autonomous, resourceful, and enjoys teamwork

The expected salary for this position is from $90 000 to $ based on the richness and diversity of the candidate's experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For more information on this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi

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CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

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