Senior P&C Engineer

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Job Description

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.

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world

As a Senior 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 Control and Protection systems for both utility and industry projects

Approve and review project deliverables, including detail design drawings, P&C one linediagrams, panel layouts, cable schedule and equipment sizing, etc.

Collaborate with members of the engineering team as well as project managers from other disciplines

Prepare project plans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided

Responsible of the development of electrical Control 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 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)

Coordinating with other discipline as the Protection and control project engineer

Performing protection coordination study, relay settings and logic files

Supervising on the joiner engineers work and deliverables and provide guidance to them

Prepare commissioning specifications, field review plan and and NERC CIP documents

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)

Profile

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

More than 12 years of relevant experience

Good knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is mandatory

Work experience in the design of electrical systems

4+ years experience in detailed P&C design with major and/or local utilities i