Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer

CIMA+; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer to provide technical expertise for electrical distribution infrastructure. With over 10 years of experience required, the role focuses on mentorship, problem-solving, and exceptional customer service in compliance with client standards. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment. Candidates should be ready for occasional travel within Western Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive group benefits

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

3-5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in engineering, specifically distribution knowledge.
• Strong communication skills to discuss technical options.
• Familiarity with GIS and CAD drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the distribution team.
• Develop design work packages with estimates.
• Deliver customer service by defining scope and design criteria.

Skills

Electrical distribution expertise

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Problem-solving

Education

P.Eng designation or eligible

Tools

SPIDAcalc

PLSCAD

GIS systems

CAD systems

Job description

Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool

• Full-time
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: CAD 131,200 - CAD 180,400 - yearly

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

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;
• 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.

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

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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.

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