Intermediate P&C Engineer

CIMA+; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits

RRSP with company contribution

Share purchase option

Annual vacation 3-5 weeks

Employee ownership

Work/Life balance policy

Professional training

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking an Intermediate Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer in Western Canada. You will join a multidisciplinary team to design, review and implement protection systems for substations and power facilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering disciplines, QA/QC, and potential site work to support commissioning and field engineering. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, are-eligible for P.Eng in Canada, and have 8+ years of P&C project experience,

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical engineering.
• Registered or eligible to register as a professional engineer in Canada.
• 8+ years of experience on Protection & Control projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection and control principles.
• Experience in detailed P&C design with utilities in Canada.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and review protection and control drawings for substations and power systems.
• Collaborate with engineering team and project managers from other disciplines.
• Prepare plans, drawings and calculations from specifications.
• Develop electrical command and protection systems and diagrams.
• Oversee AC/DC station service power system design and calculations.
• Support site surveys, coordination with disciplines, and QA/QC.
• Attend review meetings and update work packages per client comments.
• Support commissioning and field engineering.

Skills

P&C design experience

Protection & control principles

Electrical design experience

Fluent English

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng eligible / EBGC in Canada

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 106720 - CAD 146740 - yearly

Company Description

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+

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 an Intermediate 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
• 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)
• 8+ 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
• 5+ 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

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? 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

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.

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.