Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool

CIMA+•Saskatoon, SK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer to provide technical expertise for electrical distribution infrastructure, including poles, wires, vaults, duct banks, and cables, in accordance with client standards, engineering principles, guidelines, policies, and safety standards. This role is crucial for supporting the growth trajectory of CIMA+'s Western Canada offices and contributing to complex projects. The position offers opportunities for skill development, new challenges, and career advancement within the organization. The Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer will be part of the Energy & Resources team, a key player in the energy transition, supporting clients from feasibility studies to commissioning. The role emphasizes innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility, and collaboration, aiming to deliver innovative solutions for energy transition projects. The ideal candidate will be ready to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team and will be based out of the Vancouver offices, though the position could be located in other major Canadian centers.

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