Lead Electrical Buildings Engineer

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.  

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.

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings.  We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Buildings Engineer (doer /seller) to join our Calgary based team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience (minimum 15 years) to establish and grow an electrical team in Calgary and to lead and shape projects across various sectors, including office, commercial, industrial, municipal and government buildings, as well as sports and recreational facilities, while also fostering client relationships. 

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, working from home and in our  Calgary AB office.   

Primary Responsibilities 

• Establish and grow an electrical practice in Calgary, leveraging your experience to date and the expertise available in other locations across CIMA+ 
• Directly engage with clients to understand project needs and maintain strong business relationships 
• Participate in business development activities through the Calgary area 
• As the team grows, contribute to the development of the electrical engineering group's technical expertise in order to meet our clients' needs 
• Analyze and solve complex problems, identify appropriate work methods and guidelines, and coordinate project completion  
• Assist in the supervision and management of electrical engineering team members, including engineers, technicians, and support staff  
• Evaluate technical work, delegate responsibilities and provide instructions. Make recommendations regarding the selection of new employees in the recruitment process, training, performance evaluation and compensation management  
• Prepare and reply to proposals in collaboration with the team assigned to this task 

Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact, while allowing you to accelerate your career and potentially join as or become an Associate Partner. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world  

• University degree in electrical engineering  
• Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Canada 
• Over 15 years' experience in electrical engineering in the buildings sector   
• Experience in managing teams of professional engineers (an asset)   
• Knowledge and experience in the consulting engineering market and with clients in Calgary and surrounding area  
• Demonstrate a commitment to client service that is second to none. 

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

• For this particular role, an opportunity to join as or become an Associate Partner within a year; the world is your oyster for this role 
• 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 

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.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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