Electrical Drafter/Designer

CIMA+; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP with employer contribution

Share purchase plan

Hybrid work model

Work/Life balance policy

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking an Electrical Drafter/Designer to join the Infrastructure group in Vancouver. You will contribute to electrical power distribution and I&C design across diverse projects, including mine sites, with field visits and collaboration with engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience with AutoCAD, and a willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team within a hybrid work model. Excellent communication and a driver’s license are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, technologist diploma, or drafting certificate.
• Experience with AutoCAD and power distribution design, including I&C
• Knowledge of site work and multidisciplinary project engineering within a team.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn and grow in engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site visits.
• Integrity, team spirit, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary design team under the Project Manager and Lead Electrical Engineer.
• Assist in developing electrical power distribution designs: single-line diagrams, site power layouts, lighting, and power distribution plans.
• Support I&C designs for SCADA systems, including control panels, P&IDs, and network diagrams.
• Prepare designs, calculations, plans, specs, and reports for industrial facilities, focusing on power distribution and life safety.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits, assisting with investigations and reviews of distribution and I&C shop drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical power distribution

I&C designs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, technologist diploma, or drafting certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are currently looking for an Electrical Drafter/Designer to join our growing Infrastructure group in Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, contributing to a variety of projects across. This role will be based in our Vancouver office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary design team, working under the guidance of the Project Manager and Lead Electrical Engineer.
• Assist in the development of electrical power distribution system designs, including single-line diagrams, site power layouts, overcurrent protection, emergency power generation, lighting layouts, and power distribution plans.
• Support the development of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) designs for SCADA systems, including control panels, P&IDs, process control narratives, I/O lists, instrument selections, network diagrams, and communication panels.
• Assist in preparing designs, calculations, plans, specifications, calculations, and reports for industrial facilities, particularly for mine sites, focusing on power distribution, motor controls, lighting, communications, and security systems.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits, assisting with investigations, studies, inspections, and reviews of electrical distribution and I&C shop drawings, as well as life safety and communications systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, technologist diploma, or drafting certificate.
• Experience with AutoCAD
• New Graduate and/or 1-3 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Knowledgeable of electrical power distribution systems and I&C designs.
• Familiarity with site work, detailed design, and project engineering within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow within the engineering field.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site visits.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

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
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible 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

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.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, 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, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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