Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Candidate Pool

CIMA+; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer to provide technical expertise in electrical distribution infrastructure. The role requires over 10 years of engineering experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with industry-standard software. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including flexible work schedules, mentoring programs, and opportunities for employee ownership.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work schedule

3-5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training

Group discounts on insurance and fitness memberships

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with specific distribution knowledge.
• Experience working with utilities in Western Canada.
• Ability to work with remote partners and maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient operation of the distribution team.
• Resolve design and field engineering problems.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical distribution knowledge

Strong communication skills

Expertise in overhead and underground systems

Education

P.Eng designation or eligibility

Tools

GIS

CAD systems

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

Job description

Overview

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. CIMA+ is a 100% employee-owned firm that values collaboration and an entrepreneurial mindset. You will have flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define work-life balance. The Talent Acquisition process for this candidate pool is open-ended; our team will review applications and contact you if applicable.

Our offices in Western Canada are experiencing growth with exciting, complex projects. We are looking for individuals who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization. This position is based in Vancouver, with potential to be based at other major centers across Canada (Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, GTA, Montreal area, or Quebec City area).

The role of the Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer is to provide technical expertise for electrical distribution infrastructure (poles, wires, vaults, duct banks, 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 responding 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, and 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, establishing basic design criteria with the client, approving technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support safe, quality, on-time, and on-budget project completion.
• Provide specialized expertise in distribution and mentor, coach, and set high standards for work performance, influencing the establishment of standards, frameworks, and targets for junior team members.
• Exercise innovation to propose modifications to improve work processes, guidelines, instructions, procedures, and standards where possible.
• Design overhead line structures and associated facilities for voltages up to 35 kV in an electric utility environment (equipment supports/foundations, termination structures, manholes/vaults, duct banks).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience 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.
• Expertise in overhead and underground electric distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35 kV, and in the electrical, mechanical, civil, and operating requirements of components used to build such systems.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical options and present solutions to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with GIS, CAD systems, and drawing standards.
• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software such as SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.
• Ability to work with remote partners and team members; maintain effective relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (mostly within Western Canada).

The expected salary for this position is based on the candidate’s experience, training, and skills, and may vary by profile.

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
• RRSP with up to 4% employer contribution
• Employee ownership with annual opportunity to purchase shares
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3–5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your skills
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national levels

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

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. We are committed to equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of identity, and we encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.