Senior Electrical Engineer - Protection & Control (P&C)

CIMA+; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Protection and Control systems. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale electrical energy projects, including substations and renewable energy, in a collaborative environment. You'll engage with experienced professionals while enjoying the flexibility to define your work-life balance. With a commitment to employee ownership and development, this position promises not just a job, but a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter. Embrace the opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive workplace that values integrity and ethics.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Flexible Health and Dental Care

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Work/Life Balance Policy

Up to five weeks of vacation

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Group Discounts on Insurance

Mentoring Programs

Tailored Training

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on P&C systems.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and digital substation designs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design P&C systems and prepare project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and prepare electrical schematics.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Protection and Control Principles

Site Surveying

Fluency in French

Team Collaboration

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Protection & Control (P&C)

• Full-time
• Featured Opportunity: Yes
• Sector Description: Energy and Resources
• 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.

As a seasoned Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer, you will participate in the design of high-level schematics, the development of protection philosophy and contribute to large-scale electrical energy power projects. You’ll evolve in a multidisciplinary environment and develop your skills by working with experienced professionals, particularly on substation, hydroelectric and renewable energy projects with numerous customers across Canada. This role can be based in the Eastern Townships, Greater Montreal Area, or elsewhere in the province of Quebec.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design Protection and Control (P&C) systems using 2D software (AutoCAD) and prepare project deliverables, including detail drawings, electrical schematics, layouts, equipment sizing, etc.
• Collaborate with engineering team members as well as project managers from other disciplines.
• Prepare plans, drawings and calculations based on supplied specifications.
• Participate in the development of electrical systems for Control and Protection, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, AC three-wire diagrams, DC protection and control diagrams.
• Participate in the development of AC and DC power systems, including single-line diagrams, AC and DC load calculations, distribution diagrams, connection drawings for chargers, batteries, inverters, etc.
• Participate in site surveys (substations and power plants).
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: switchgear, civil, and building engineering disciplines to develop optimized and advanced substation and power plant system design solutions.
• Ability to perform sporadic site work when the opportunity arises (commissioning or supervision).

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in electrical engineering.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is an asset.
• Knowledge of digital substation designs, station design (IEC 61850) is an asset.
• Experience working in electrical systems design is an asset.
• Experience using AutoCAD software is an asset.
• Fluency in French (written and spoken).
• Basic knowledge of the MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Autonomous, resourceful and a team player, client and service oriented.

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).
• 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.

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.