Senior P&C Engineer

CIMA+; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Job summary

CIMA+ in Canada is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer to design and review Control and Protection systems for complex electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and familiarity with local utilities. Responsibilities include collaborating with various engineering teams and supervising junior staff. Comprehensive benefits and support for professional growth are provided in this employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of relevant experience.
• At least 4 years of P&C design experience with utilities in Canada.
• Good knowledge of protection and control principles required.
• Experience in detailed design of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and review Control and Protection systems for utility and industry projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and project managers.
• Prepare project plans and specifications.
• Supervise and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Protection and control principles

Electrical system design

Teamwork

Fluent English (oral and written)

Autonomous

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registration as member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC or equivalent

Tools

Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job 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

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects 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.

As a Senior Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer, you will be working with a team of P&C detailed designers and contribute to large-scale electrical energy projects. You will evolve in a multidisciplinary environment and develop skills by collaborating with experienced professionals, particularly on substation, hydroelectric power station, and renewable energy projects, with numerous clients across Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and review Control and Protection systems for both utility and industry projects
• Approve and review project deliverables, including detail design drawings, P&C one lined diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedule and equipment sizing, etc.
• Collaborate with members of the engineering team as well as project managers from other disciplines
• Prepare project plans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided
• Responsible for the development of electrical Control and Protection systems, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, three-line AC diagrams, protection and c.c. control diagrams, wiring drawings, device connection drawings, assembly plans, material lists and quotes for the manufacturing and installation on site of Control and Protection panels
• Supervise the development of AC and DC power systems, including single-line diagrams, AC & DC load calculations, AC & DC distribution diagrams, connection drawings of chargers, batteries, inverter, etc.
• Participate in site surveys (stations and power stations)
• Coordinating with other disciplines as the Protection and control project engineer
• Performing protection coordination study, relay settings and logic files
• Supervising the joiner engineers’ work and deliverables and provide guidance to them
• Prepare commissioning specifications, field review plan and NERC CIP documents
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: equipment, civil, mechanical and building in order to develop design solutions for optimized and advanced substation and power plant systems
• Possibility of carrying out site work sporadically when the opportunity arises (start-up or monitoring)

Qualifications

• University Degree in Electrical engineering
• Registered (or eligible to register as) member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EBGC) or that of a recognized Professional Engineering Association in Canada
• More than 12 years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is mandatory
• Work experience in the design of electrical systems
• 4+ years experience in detailed P&C design with major and/or local utilities in Canada
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Basic knowledge of the office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Autonomous, resourceful, and enjoys teamwork

The expected salary for this position is based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

Benefits

• 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

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

Additional Information

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.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

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 peoples, 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.