Intermediate Electrical Distribution Engineer

CIMA+; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Distribution Engineer. This role focuses on providing technical expertise in electrical distribution infrastructure, supporting efficient operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will design electric utility systems up to 35kV while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. An excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding team dedicated to energy transition projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Flexible work schedule in a hybrid mode

3-5 weeks of vacation based on experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in an engineering role with specific distribution knowledge ideally within British Columbia.
• Experience working with utilities in Western Canada.
• Experience related to overhead and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient operation of the distribution team and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Develop design work packages and assist with design engineering problems.
• Design overhead and underground facilities for voltages up to 35kV.

Skills

Distribution knowledge

Good communication skills

Ability to work with remote partners

Familiarity with GIS

Ability to use industry design software

Education

P.Eng designation or eligible to become P.Eng

Tools

SPIDAcalc

PLSCAD

Job description

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.

Given that this is a candidate pool, please be advised that the process may vary and is open-ended. Our Talent Acquisition team will review each application and contact you at the appropriate time, if applicable.

Job Description

Our offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that 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.

We are looking for an individual who wants to be challenged and is ready to join a dynamic team that is rapidly expanding. This position will be based out of our Vancouver offices. The role of the Intermediate Electrical Distribution Engineer is to provide technical expertise for electrical distribution infrastructure (poles, wires, vault, duct bank, and cable) in accordance with client standards, engineering principles, guidelines, policies, and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the distribution team from response to service requests to project delivery.
• Develop design work packages with scope, schedule and effort estimates.
• Assist with the resolution of design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders and performing activities such as defining the scope of Distribution engineering services to be provided, establishing the basic design criteria with the client, approving technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support completion of projects safely, with quality, within budget and on time.
• Provide specialized expertise in Distribution, set high standards for work performance, influencing the establishment of standards, frameworks, and targets for junior members of the team.
• Exercise innovation to propose creative modifications to improve work processes, guidelines, instructions, procedures and standards where possible.
• Design overhead and underground facilities for voltages up to 35kV in an electric utility environment such as line rebuilds, structure replacements, cable replacements, voltage conversions, manhole/vault replacements, duct banks etc.
• Attend site visits as required for project data and design confirmation, troubleshooting, construction support and quality assurance inspections.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in an engineering role with specific Distribution knowledge ideally within British Columbia.
• P.Eng designation or eligible to become a P.Eng with EGBC.
• Experience working with utilities in Western Canada.
• Experience related to expertise in overhead and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV.
• Good communications skills to adequately articulate and discuss technical options and ability to present proposed solutions to a wide range of audiences, adapting to the different understanding levels of the audience.
• Familiarity with GIS, CAD systems and drawing standards.
• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software such as SPIDAcalc and PLSCAD.
• Ability to work with remote partners and team members.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
• Available for occasional travel (mostly within Western Canada).

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.

For more information about this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi.

Additional Information

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, 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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