Electrical Engineering Trainee – Infrastructure

CIMA+; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits

RRSP with employer contributions

Employee ownership opportunities

Work/Life balance

Generous vacation (3–5 weeks)

Tailored training

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking an Electrical Engineering Trainee to join the Infrastructure group in Calgary. The role offers collaboration with a dynamic team across multiple projects in the water and wastewater sector, with hands-on design and field experience.

The successful candidate will hold a BEng in Electrical Engineering or be a new graduate with 1–3 years of experience, and must be willing to travel to sites for inspections and commissioning as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• New graduate or 1–3 years in electrical engineering preferred, water/wastewater or industrial project experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and I+C designs is expected.
• Familiarity with site work and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary design team under PM and Lead Electrical Engineer.
• Assist in development of power distribution designs incl. single-line diagrams, lighting layouts, and site power layouts.
• Support I&C designs for SCADA systems including control panels, P&IDs, and communication panels.
• Prepare designs, calculations, plans, specs, and reports for municipal water/wastewater buildings.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits for investigations, inspections, and reviews.

Skills

Power distribution

I&C design

Electrical engineering

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Electrical Engineering Trainee - Infrastructure

• Full-time


• Sector Name: Infrastructure


• Employee Type: Regular


• Compensation: CAD 60480 - CAD 83160 - yearly

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 Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget. We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. 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 Engineering Trainee to join our growing Infrastructure group in Calgary. 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 Calgary 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, reports, and contract documents for municipal building services, particularly for water and wastewater facilities, 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.


• New Graduate and/or 1-3 years of electrical engineering experience, ideally in water/wastewater or industrial projects.


• 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.


• Basic experience using design tools such as ETAP or EasyPower preferred, but not essential.


• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site visits.


• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

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


• 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 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, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

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.