Electrical Engineer or CEP - Protection & Control (P&C)

CIMA+; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to work on large-scale power projects in Saguenay, Canada. You will design control and protection systems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, have over five years of experience, and be fluent in French. The company offers a flexible hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

3-5 weeks of vacation

Flexible work schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• More than five years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of protection and control principles is an asset.
• Experience in electrical systems design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design Control and Protection systems using AutoCAD.
• Prepare project deliverables, such as electrical diagrams and layouts.
• Collaborate with engineering team members on project tasks.
• Participate in the development of Power systems including single-line diagrams.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written French

Autonomy

Resourcefulness

Team player

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

As an Electrical Engineer or Candidate to the Engineering Profession (CEP) in protection and control (P&C), you’ll be able to participate in the design of high-level schematics, the development of protection philosophy and contribute to large-scale electrical power projects. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of our Energy team in Saguenay, QC, developing your skills by collaborating with experienced professionals, particularly on substation and hydroelectric power plant projects for our client Hydro-Québec. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design Control and Protection systems using 2D software (AutoCAD)
• Prepare project deliverables, including detail drawings, electrical diagrams, layouts, equipment sizing, etc.
• Collaborate with engineering team members and project managers from other disciplines
• Prepare plans, drawings and calculations based on supplied specifications
• Participate in the development of electrical Control and Protection systems, including one-line diagrams, logic diagrams, AC three-wire diagrams, DC protection and control diagrams, wiring drawings, device connection drawings, assembly drawings, material lists and specifications for the manufacture and site installation of Control and Protection panels.
• Participate in the design of AC and DC power systems, including single-line diagrams, AC and DC load calculations, distribution diagrams, connection drawings for chargers, batteries, inverters, etc.
• Participate in site surveys (substations and power plants)
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: switchgear, civil, mechanical and building to develop optimized and advanced substation and power plant system design solutions.
• Ability to perform sporadic site work when the opportunity arises (start-up or monitoring)

Qualifications

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Member of l\'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible to register
• More than five (5) years\' relevant experience
• Knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is an asset
• Experience in electrical systems design is an asset
• Experience using AutoCAD software is an asset
• Fluency in spoken and written French
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Autonomous, resourceful and a team player

Why choose CIMA+?

• 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 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

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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Contact For more information on this career opportunity, please contact Ven Thambithurai