Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool

CIMA+; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership

Vacation 3-5 weeks

Mentoring programs

Work/Life balance

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer to join our candidate pool. Based in Canada with multiple offices including Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, you will provide technical leadership for electrical distribution infrastructure up to 35kV.

The role emphasizes mentoring, design leadership, and collaboration across a growing Western Canada team. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in distribution engineering, P.Eng eligibility, and strong knowledge of GIS, CAD, SPIDAcalc, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent.
• P.Eng designation or eligible to become P.Eng with EGBC.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical distribution (up to 35kV) and utility environments.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Resolve design and field engineering problems with independent analysis and safe engineering designs.
• Deliver exceptional client service by defining scope, criteria and approving technical documentation to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Provide senior expertise in Distribution and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng designation or eligible to become P.Eng (EGBC)

Tools

SPIDAcalc

PLSCAD

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool

• 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.

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.

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 and engineer a better world!

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 Senior 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.

This position could be based out of any of our offices in major centers across Canada including; Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, GTA, Montreal area or Quebec City area.

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
• Resolve 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 and actively mentor, coach, and 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 line structures and associated facilities for voltages up to 35kV in an electric utility environment, such as equipment supports/foundations, termination structures, manholes/vaults, duct banks
• 10+ 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 and in the electrical, mechanical, civil, and operating requirements of components used to build such systems.
• 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).
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

The expected salary for this position is based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

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
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For more information about this job opportunity, please contactEric Fenyedi

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