Electrical Engineer, Infrastructure – Municipal Projects

CIMA+; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,520 - 112,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

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Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join the Infrastructure team in Canada. You will contribute to electrical design for municipal water/wastewater and industrial projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires about 7 years of experience, a P.Eng. or eligibility, and strong design and field coordination skills. Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver offices are available; drivers license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligible for registration.
• Approximately 7 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in municipal water/wastewater or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience in detailed design, field coordination, and construction support.
• Strong understanding of Canadian Electrical Code requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary design team, supporting the Project Manager and Senior Engineers in delivering electrical design assignments.
• Develop electrical power distribution system designs, including single-line diagrams, site power layouts, motor control schematics, standby/emergency power systems, lighting layouts, and general power distribution plans.
• Support the development of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) designs for SCADA monitoring and control systems, including control panels, P&IDs, process control narratives, I/O lists, instrumentation selection, and communication network diagrams.
• Prepare detailed designs, calculations, technical specifications, and contract documents for municipal infrastructure facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities.
• Contribute to design reports, technical memoranda, cost estimates, tender documents, and construction drawings.
• Participate in field investigations, site inspections, and condition assessments to support design and construction activities.
• Perform shop drawing reviews and assist with FAT and SAT for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Support contract administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing change orders, and monitoring construction progress for compliance with contract documents.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and internal project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, EITs, and co-op students as appropriate.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

CIMA+ is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join the Infrastructure team in Canada. You will contribute to electrical design for municipal water/wastewater and industrial projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires about 7 years of experience, a P.Eng. or eligibility, and strong design and field coordination skills. Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver offices are available; drivers license is a plus.