Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool
About The Position
CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer to provide technical expertise for electrical distribution infrastructure (poles, wires, vault, duct bank, and cable) in accordance with client standards, engineering principles, guidelines, policies, and safety standards. This role is part of a growing team in Western Canada and offers opportunities to shape complex projects, develop skillsets, and advance careers. The Energy & Resources team at CIMA+ is a leader in the energy transition, supporting clients from feasibility studies to commissioning. The ideal candidate will be innovative, collaborative, and driven to engineer a better world. This position can be based out of various major Canadian offices, including Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, GTA, Montreal area, or Quebec City area.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience in an engineering role with specific Distribution knowledge ideally within British Columbia
- P.Eng designation or eligible to become a P.Eng with EGBC
- Experience working with utilities in Western Canada
- Experience related to expertise in Overhead - and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV and in the electrical, mechanical, civil, and operating requirements of components used to build such systems.
- Good communications skills to adequately articulate and discuss technical options and ability to present proposed solutions to a wide range of audiences, adapting to the different understanding levels of the audience.
- Familiarity with GIS, CAD systems and drawing standards.
- Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software such as SPIDAcalc and PLSCAD
- Ability to work with remote partners and team members;
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees;
- Available for occasional travel (mostly within Western Canada).
- Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence
Responsibilities
- Support the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the distribution team from response to service requests to project delivery.
- Develop design work packages with scope, schedule and effort estimates.
- Resolve design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders and performing activities such as defining the scope of Distribution engineering services to be provided, establishing the basic design criteria with the client, approving technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support completion of projects safely, with quality, within budget and on time.
- Provide specialized expertise in Distribution and actively mentor, coach, and set high standards for work performance, influencing the establishment of standards, frameworks, and targets for junior members of the team.
- Exercise innovation to propose creative modifications to improve work processes, guidelines, instructions, procedures and standards where possible.
- Design overhead line structures and associated facilities for voltages up to 35kV in an electric utility environment, such as equipment supports/foundations, termination structures, manholes/vaults, duct banks.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
- Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
- Mentoring programs at local and national level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
