Transmission Line Civil Engineer

Overview Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. At CIMA+, you’ll find 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. Mission The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization. Unleash your engineering talents at CIMA+ as a Transmission Lines Civil Engineer . In this fulfilling position, you'll leverage your credentials as a professional engineer to drive innovation. Employing your sharp analytical capabilities and sound judgment, you'll navigate complex design obstacles, championing leading-edge methodologies that elevate CIMA+&s engineering prowess. Foster your professional development while inspiring colleagues, leaving an indelible mark on capital initiatives that energize British Columbia's progress. Embark on this pivotal journey alongside our dedicated team, flourishing under the supervision of our Western Canada T&D Lines Leadership Team. This team is working on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Canada. This position could be based in our offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary or Regina. Exceptional candidates could be based in other offices. Primary Responsibilities Develop safe engineering solutions through design, problem analysis, and interpreting specifications for medium complexity utilities projects. Assist project/operations management in meeting safety, cost, quality, and schedule targets by proposing plan changes, recommending contractor payments, preparing progress reports, and coordinating work schedules. Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems through independent studies, analysis, exercising judgment in information selection, and recommending safe engineering designs. Contribute to CIMA+'s engineering practices by conducting studies, developing technical standards, exercising judgment in information evaluation, recommending designs, and providing guidance to other engineers. Deliver exceptional customer service by defining engineering scope with clients, establishing design criteria, approving technical documentation, and assessing/reporting progress against standards and objectives for safe, quality, budget-compliant, and timely project completion. Design overhead line structures and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment. Prepare project documentation like reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, and test plans per CIMA+’s practices. Develop design work packages with scope, duration, and effort estimates, and manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost for existing and new facilities. Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per EGBC and CIMA+’s practices. Offer technical assistance, construction support, and field reviews as required. Perform structural design, analysis, and detailing for structures associated with transmission underground cables (including potheads, concrete vaults, cable duct banks) and transmission submarine cables (including terminations and potheads). Apply loads, design criteria, seismic analysis per regulatory and industry standards, considering associated civil, mechanical, electrical systems like foundations, lightning protection, conductors, and hardware. Qualifications University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience and a history of working in Transmission projects. Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in BC/ Canada, or eligible for registration in BC Proficient in design/analysis software and CAD systems, along with familiarity of drawing standards Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Excellent communication abilities in English – written and verbal Experience in design tasks including scope, schedule and cost control The expected salary for this position is 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. As an employee of CIMA+ you are also able to participate in Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week. Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs Employee and Family Assistance Program Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees) Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode Work/Life balance policy across Canada Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off Employee referral bonus program Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more Mentoring programs at local and national level Tailored training to improve your existing skills For more information on this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi. Additional Information 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Industries Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr