Senior P&C Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

RRSP with up to 4% employer contrib.

Employee ownership option to purchase

Work/Life balance policy

3–5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer for our Western Canada operations. You will work with a team on substations, hydroelectric and renewable projects, delivering detailed P&C design and coordination for utility and industrial clients.

Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and contribute to engineering solutions across Canada, with opportunities for site work and professional growth in a leading energy transition specialist.

Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering.
• EBGC/PE registration or eligible to register in Canada.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Knowledge of protection and control principles is mandatory.
• Experience in designing electrical systems.
• 4+ years in detailed P&C design with utilities in Canada.
• Fluent in English (oral & written).
• Basic knowledge of Office tools (Outlook/Word/Excel).
• Autonomous, team player with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design and review protection and control systems for utility projects.
• Review deliverables including single-line diagrams and panel layouts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and project managers.
• Prepare project plans, drawings and calculations as specified.
• Develop protection and control drawings, wiring diagrams and component sizing.
• Supervise AC/DC power system studies and equipment coordination.
• Participate in site surveys and occasional field work.
• Guide junior engineers on project tasks.

Skills

P&C design

Protection coordination

Electrical power systems

English fluency

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Professional Engineer registration (Canada)

12+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 134,080 - CAD 184,000 - yearly

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

TheCIMA+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.

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

AsaSeniorProtection and Control (P&C) Engineer, you will beworking witha team of P&C detailed designersand 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, withnumerousclients across Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and review Control and Protection systemsfor both utility and industry projects
• Approveand reviewproject deliverables, including detaildesigndrawings,P&Cone linediagrams,panellayouts,cablescheduleandequipment sizing, etc.
• Collaborate with members of the engineering team as well as project managers from other disciplines
• Prepareprojectplans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided
• Responsible of the development of electricalControland Protection systems, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, three-line AC diagrams,protectionand 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 discipline as the Protection and control project engineer
• Performing protection coordination study, relaysettingsand logic files
• Supervising on the joiner engineers work and deliverables and provideguidanceto them
• Prepare commissioning specifications, field review plan and andNERC CIPdocuments
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: equipment, civil,mechanicaland buildingin order todevelop 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 than12years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is mandatory
• Work experience in the design of electrical systems
• 4+years experiencein 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
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't 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 eligible 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

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 forcandidates, 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, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.