Junior P&C/SCADA Junior Engineering professional

CIMA Canada Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+ Canada is seeking a junior Protection and Control (P&C)/SCADA Engineer to join our Western Canada team in Edmonton. You will work with P&C designers and SCADA specialists on large electrical energy projects, contributing to substations, hydroelectric, and renewable energy initiatives across Canada.

You will grow in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience from feasibility through commissioning, in a dynamic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with substation design and SCADA/automation is preferred.
• Willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update design packages for substations and utility power systems.
• Assist in developing SCADA network architectures and configurations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated substation packages.
• Support QA/QC reviews and documentation for IFC packages.
• Participate in site visits and FAT/commissioning as needed.

Skills

SCADA Design

Protection & Control

Electrical Eng basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DNP3

IEC 61850

Modbus

Job description

• Address: 17187 - 114 Avenue NW #100


• Location: Edmonton, AB


• Reference number: REF3383H


• Sector: Energy and Resources


• Type of opening: New headcount


• 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 a junior Protection and Control (P&C)/SCADA Engineer, you will be working with a team of P&C detailed designers and SCADA 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

• Detailed Engineering Deliverables: Prepare and update secondary design packages for substations and utility power systems, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line AC diagrams, protection schematics, logic/interlock diagrams, wiring schedules, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).


• SCADA & Automation Design: Assist in developing SCADA network architecture topologies, I/O point mapping lists, DNP3/Modbus memory maps, and RTU/gateway configurations utilizing industry protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus).


• Station Service Systems: Perform basic load calculations and assist in designing AC/DC station service systems, including station battery, charger, inverter, and distribution board schematics.


• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with civil, structural, physical layout, and project management teams to deliver integrated, compliant substation engineering design packages.


• QA/QC & Work Package Updates: Participate in internal QA/QC reviews, attend client comment resolution meetings, and incorporate review markup updates to prepare packages for IFC (Issued for Construction).


• Field Engineering & Site Support: Conduct site surveys, support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site commissioning, and participate in sporadic field visits for system startup, inspection, and monitoring under the guidance of senior engineers.

Profile

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.


• Professional