Electrical Engineer P&C

Cima2; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

EAP

RRSP

Employee ownership

Hybrid schedule

Work-life balance

3–5 weeks vacation

Professional training

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to join our Western Canada team, contributing to large electrical energy projects across Canada. You will work with a multidisciplinary group of engineers on substation, hydroelectric, and renewable energy initiatives, collaborating with experienced professionals to develop robust protection and control solutions.

This role offers a hybrid work model with opportunities to advance your career, exposure to design, commissioning, and field

Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering.
• P.Eng registration or eligibility with a Canadian engineering association.
• 6+ years in P&C projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection and control principles.
• Experience in electrical system design.
• 3+ years in detailed P&C design with utilities in Canada.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Autonomous, resourceful, and team oriented.
• Integrity and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and review protection and control drawings for substation and power systems.
• Approve project deliverables including detail drawings, electrical diagrams, layouts, equipment sizing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and project managers from other disciplines.
• Prepare plans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided.
• Develop electrical command and protection systems and related diagrams.
• Supervise development of station service power systems and related analyses.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to develop optimized design solutions.
• Perform QA/QC of electrical engineering design packages.
• Support commissioning and field engineering.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Autonomous

Problem-solving

Education

University Degree in Electrical engineering

P.Eng status or eligible

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

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!

As Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer , you will be working with a team of P&C detailed designers and contribute to large-scale electrical energy projects. You will evolve in a multidisciplinary environment and develop skills by collaborating with experienced professionals, particularly on substation, hydroelectric power station, and renewable energy projects, with numerous clients across Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and review the protection and control drawings of substation systems and power systems
• Approve project deliverables, including detail drawings, electrical diagrams, layouts, equipment sizing, etc.
• Collaborate with members of the engineering team as well as project managers from other disciplines
• Prepare plans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided
• Responsible of the development of electrical Command and Protection systems, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, three-line AC diagrams, protection and c.c. control diagrams, wiring drawings, device connection drawings, assembly plans, material lists and quotes for the manufacturing and installation on site of Control and Protection panels
• Supervise the development of AC and DC station service power systems, including single-line diagrams, AC & DC load calculations, AC & DC distribution diagrams, connection drawings of chargers, batteries, inverter, etc.
• Participate in site surveys (stations and power stations)
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: equipment, civil, mechanical and building in order to develop design solutions for optimized and advanced substation and power plant systems
• Possibility of carrying out site work sporadically when the opportunity arises (start-up or monitoring)
• Perform QA/QC of the electrical engineering design packages
• Attending in the review meetings and updating the work package based on client`s comments
• Support commissioning and field engineering

Qualifications

• University Degree in Electrical engineering
• Registered (or eligible to register as) member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EBGC) or that of a recognized Professional Engineering Association in Canada. (P.Eng)
• 6+ years of experience working on P&C projects
• Good knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is mandatory
• Work experience in the design of electrical systems
• 3+ years experience in detailed P&C design with major and/or local utilities in Canada
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Basic knowledge of the office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Autonomous, resourceful, and enjoys teamwork
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Benefits

• 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

For more information on this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi

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