Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control

CIMA+; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Work/Life balance policy

Vacation policy based on experience

Tailored training programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dartmouth seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Protection and Control to contribute to large-scale energy projects. Responsibilities include designing protection systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supervising electrical systems. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, be eligible for a professional license, and have a minimum of 5 years of P&C experience. The role offers flexible work hours and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on Protection and Control projects.
• Experience with major and local utilities in Canada.
• Good knowledge of protection and control principles is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and review protection and control drawings for substation systems.
• Collaborate with engineering team members and project managers.
• Supervise development of AC and DC station service power systems.
• Participate in site surveys for stations and power plants.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control of engineering design packages.

Skills

Protection and control principles

Electrical system design

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in Canada

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control

• Full‑time
• Employee Type: Regular

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.

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professionals 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. You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, including 2 days per week in our St. John’s, NL, Saint John, NB, or Dartmouth, NS offices.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and review the protection and control drawings of substation systems and power systems
• Collaborate with members of the engineering team as well as project managers from other disciplines
• Responsible for the 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 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

Qualifications

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized in Canada
• Registered (or eligible to register as) member of a recognized Professional Engineering Association in Canada
• 5+ 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
• Basic knowledge of the office suite (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
• 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
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3‑5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

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.