Senior Electrical Technologist, Buildings

CIMA+; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Electrical Technologist to design and implement electrical systems for diverse municipal, industrial, and transit projects. The role demands strong expertise in power distribution, lighting, and relevant codes, with an emphasis on innovative problem-solving. Join a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and impacts the engineering landscape across Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits from day one

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution

Annual share purchase opportunity

Work / Life balance policy

3-5 weeks of vacation based on experience

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design, and controls.
• Extensive proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems including diagrams and layouts.
• Develop lighting layouts and security systems for building services.
• Conduct site investigations and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Controls

Fire alarm

Emergency lighting

Communications cabling

Security systems

Access control

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CIMAs Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings. We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic innovative and collaborative environment where youll make a real impact. Together well push boundaries and go above whats expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are currently looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Electrical Technologist to be part of the team. As a Senior Technologist you will be responsible for the design and implementation of electrical systems for various municipal industrial and transit sector projects.

Job Responsibilities :

• Design power distribution systems including single line diagrams power layouts and emergency power systems.
• Develop lighting layouts fire alarm communications and security systems for building services.
• Prepare design documentation including calculations specifications contract documents and as-built drawings.
• Conduct site investigations inspections and field work for the design and construction phases.
• Liaise with clients contractors and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction progress for compliance with contract documents and participate in factory and site acceptance testing.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable codes standards and client requirements.
• Develop design reports technical proposals schedules and cost estimates.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems including :

Power distribution lighting design controls fire alarm emergency and exit lighting

• Communications cabling infrastructure security and access control
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code
• Extensive proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design and drafting.
• Experience with capital region clients (e.g. BGIS) is a strong asset.

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

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

Additional Information :

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expressionsocio-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 Indigenouspeople people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

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

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