Candidate to the Engineering Profession (CEP) - Hydroelectric Protection & Control (P&C)

CIMA+; Martinville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm in Canada as a CEP in protection & control, focusing on clean energy projects. Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Flexible Health and Dental Care

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Up to five weeks of vacation

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years or more of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical power systems for hydroelectric projects.
• Preparing project deliverables such as diagrams and layouts.
• Working with senior engineers on technical tasks.

Skills

Fluency in French

Basic knowledge of MS Office

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Job 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

In a world where the energy transition is taking on all its importance, as a CEP in protection & control (P&C), you will be called upon to play an active part in clean energy projects related to hydropower & dam facilities. Our switchgear and control team is looking for people to help us carry out engineering work on a variety of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, such as refurbishing generating units, electrical and mechanical auxiliary services and automation at Hydro-Québec power plants. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment and develop your skills by working with experienced professionals. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement that allows you to work from home and from the Sherbrooke or Granby offices.

Primary Responsibilities

Electrical Testing & Commissioning (T&C)

• Designing electrical power systems and their layouts for various hydroelectric power station projects.
• Participating in the development of electrical systems, including schematics and layout plans for electrical equipment such as medium-voltage cabinets, high-voltage equipment, electrical distribution centres, etc.
• Preparing project deliverables such as plan views, elevations, including detail drawings, miscellaneous layouts, diagrams, etc.
• Carrying out or validating calculations for sizing equipment, selecting power cable gauges, etc.

Protection & Control (P&C)

• Prepare the protection & control engineering for the following systems and equipment :
• Control, measurement, monitoring and protection system for the turbine-generator set;
• Group instrumentation : analogue instrumentation cabinet or digital systems;
• Power plant control computer network;
• Interface with the speed governor, pump unit and static excitation;
• Control and remote control of discharge valves and water intakes;
• Control of mechanical auxiliary systems (air, water, oil).
• Participating in the development of electrical control and protection systems, including single-line, three-line AC, protection and control diagrams, as well as wiring and equipment connection drawings, assembly plans, material lists and cable lists.
• Participating in the design of DC power systems, including one-line diagrams, battery capacity calculations and connection drawings for chargers, batteries, inverters, etc.
• Participating in the preparation of specifications for the manufacture and installation of equipment on site.

Other Responsibilities

• Working with senior engineers and technicians on technical tasks
• Participating in project coordination meetings and design reviews
• Coordinating work with the other engineering disciplines involved in projects, such as structural, civil, auxiliary mechanical, heavy mechanical, building engineering and architecture
• Participating in site surveys
• Opportunity to provide site assistance and start-up services

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0 to 5 years or more of relevant experience
• Fluency in spoken and written French
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Why choose CIMA+? Because We Offer You :

• 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 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)
• 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 the local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For more information on this career opportunity, please contact Salma Ouaar

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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