Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower Testing & Commissioning

CIMA+; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will lead innovative projects in hydropower as a Senior Electrical Engineer. This role offers you the chance to design and implement electrical systems, ensuring efficient power generation and distribution. With a flexible hybrid work model, you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to impactful projects. Experience a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and where you can grow your skills. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a place to call home, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Flexible Health and Dental Care

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Flexible work schedule

Up to five weeks of vacation

Eleven statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off

Employee referral bonus program

Group discounts on home and auto insurance

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on hydropower.
• Knowledge of Hydro-Québec standards and power distribution methods.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems for hydropower plants.
• Prepare project deliverables including drawings and diagrams.
• Coordinate electrical work with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Distribution

AutoCAD

Hydropower Standards

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Tools

Design Software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower Testing & Commissioning

Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower Testing & Commissioning

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Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As an Senior Electrical Engineer you will actively lead and/or participate in projects for the construction of new, and reconstruction of existing hydropower plants. More specifically, you will participate in the design of high-power switchgears and controlgears. This is a good opportunity to showcase your technical skills in the framework of power generation and distribution projects as part of our energy team. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from one of our offices in Quebec.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems, as well as their layout in the framework of various hydropower plant projects.
• Participate in the development of power systems, including diagrams and drawings for the implementation of switchgear and controlgear, such as medium voltage cabinets, control panels, power distribution centres, etc.
• Prepare project deliverables, such as drawings (top view, elevation), including detailed drawings, various layouts, diagrams, etc.
• Perform or validate calculations for equipment sizing, selection of power cable gauges, etc.
• Select material and calculate quantities.
• Coordinate electrical work with other engineering disciplines, such as structural, civil, control and protection, auxiliary mechanics, heavy mechanics, building and architecture.
  
  

Qualifications

• University Degree in Electrical engineering
• Member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• More than ten (10) years of experience
• Knowledge of the standards established by Hydro-Québec or other public utility (an asset)
• Knowledge of power distribution - methods, practices and tools used in the design of power systems
• Practical knowledge of design software (AutoCAD and others)
• Fluency in oral and written French
• Fluency in spoken and written English in a professional context to ensure communications on certain projects at a national level
• Knowledge of applicable design standards and codes, including the Quebec Electrical Code
• Resourcefulness, motivation, enthusiasm, and strong will to deliver successful projects
  
  

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
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at the local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
  
  

For more information on this career opportunity, please contact Ven Thambithurai

Additional Information

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.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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