Electrical Station Engineer

Description

• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and utilities
• Collaborate with the client's engineering team in addressing challenging, complex, or unusual engineering issues, providing solutions-oriented support to effectively manage and mitigate engineering risks.
• Perform site visits to validate scope requirements and determine existing conditions, inspect construction prepare site survey reports, and participate in commissioning activities (occasionally)
• Lead development of preliminary and detailed design drawings (e.g. SLD, general arrangements, elevations, installation details, etc) for HV and MV substations for Utilities and industrial installations;
• Perform/Review electrical calculations and equipment sizing for various electrical equipment such as power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, busbars, etc.;
• Ensure designs conform to all applicable codes, client standards and CIMA’s quality management system
• Develop schedules and engineering cost estimates for proposals;
• Produce/Review bills of materials;
• Coordinate with other disciplines and stakeholders either internal or external
• Prepare technical reports and equipment specifications (HV and MV equipment) for procurement;
• Review of manufacturers’ equipment drawings;
• Design and calculation of AC and DC auxiliary systems including single line diagram, load calculations, distribution drawings, voltage drop calculations, battery sizing. etc.;
• Assist in training junior staff
• Perform/Review sizing calculation of power cable and cable tray/trenches routing design;

Requirements

• Advanced experience with electrical design for electric utility substations
• Ability to manage and mentor junior engineers and technologists
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE and Canadian Utility standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Knowledge of French is an asset
• Professional registered member of Engineer and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or Alberta (APEGA) or have the ability to register.
• A bachelor degree diploma in electrical engineering (power system specialization preferred).
• Excellent problem solving skills, capability to work independently and in a team, detail oriented, and self-motivated
• 6 +years of experience in electrical layout, preferably with large canadian Utilities
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License
• Client focused and flexible to respond to short notice assignments and to project based client demands

Benefits

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.

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

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance