Building Electrical Engineer

CIMA+; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Building Electrical Engineer for projects in Dartmouth, NS. The position involves designing electrical plans, collaborating with clients, and working on projects across commercial and institutional sectors. With a supportive team and flexible work environment, CIMA+ also offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one

Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution

Opportunity to purchase shares

37.5 hour work week with overtime options

Flexible work schedule

Up to five weeks of vacation

Employee referral bonus program

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Entitled as Professional Engineer by the licensing body.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in building electrical systems.
• Knowledge of building electrical codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and maintain business relationships.
• Participate in electrical design and prepare technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and control programs.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Lighting

Fire alarm

HVAC

Revit

AutoCAD

AGI 32 calculation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Building Electrical Engineer in the Atlantic area. As a key player in building electrical projects, the Engineer will contribute to the design of plans and models, perform surveys, and assist the engineering team in the realization of projects in the commercial, industrial, institutional and hospital sectors.

You will work in a dynamic environment, as part of a team of engineers, technicians and drafters, on challenging projects. You will evolve within a passionate team in a context where initiative and trust are strongly encouraged.

Main Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with clients and maintain business relationships
• Prepare proposal submissions including pricing, agreements, and/or response to RFPs
• Participate in the electrical design of the building, such as electrical distribution, lighting including AGI32 calculation, fire alarm, etc.
• Liaise with mechanical team on HVAC system design etc.
• Make the selection of equipment.
• Prepare technical reports
• Prepare specifications
• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Project planning including design schedule, and proposed construction schedules
• Ensure compliance to the quality assurance and control program
• Perform building assessments for electrical systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• To be entittled as Professional Engineer by the licensing and regulatory body (ex: Engineers Nova Scotia, PEO, etc.);
• Need to have demonstrable experience in building electrical systems (electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, hvac) etc.
• Knowledge of building electrical codes and regulations
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Good command of Revit and AutoCAD software
• Knowledge of AGI 32 lighting calculation software (an asset)
• ASP Construction card (an asset)
• Valid Driver's license.
• Proficiency in French (an asset).
  
  

In addition to financial compensation, CIMA+ offers:

• 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.
  
  

Contact François Turcotte

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.

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