Substation EIT

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.

The Substation EIT will be involved in a range of projects and tasks related to electrical utility distribution and transmission (T&D) infrastructure for industrial clients and Utilities. They projects focused on will be substations  but may also support emerging projects in other areas such as telecommunications industrial electrical and renewable energy. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of our offices in Vancouver or Edmonton.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Prepare drawings and specifications for design of electrical systems including physical layouts 2D and 3D) and installation details of HV and MV substations for utilities and industrial installations; 

• Prepare Single Line Diagrams for electrical systems; 

• Perform electrical calculations and equipment sizing for various electrical equipment such as power transformers circuit breakers disconnect switches busbars etc. 

• Prepare Bill of Materials for electrical installations; 

• Sizing of power cable and cable tray/trenches routing design; 

• Develop equipment specification for HV and MV equipment procurement; 

• Review of manufacturers equipment drawings; 

• Design and calculation of AC and DC auxiliairy systems including single line diagram load calculations distribution drawings voltage drop calculations etc; 

• Participate in planning scheduling and estimating (Engineering and Construction); 

• Participate in engineering meetings (internal and clients) and in engineering coordination with other disciplines; 

• Perform regular documented reviews maintain monthly progress report and issue updates accordingly; 

• Participate in site surveys and commissioning occasionally. 

Qualifications :

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent from a recognized institution; 

• Experience with electric utility substations distribution or transmission standards is desired. Experience of industrial and Utility electrical design would be an asset; 

• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code IEEE and Canadian Utility standards. 

• Experience with AutoCAD is strongly desired.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 

• Excellent problem solving and multitasking ability; client focused and detail oriented 

• Excellent skills with the Microsoft 365 platform (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams); 

• Valid Canadian driving license

The expected salary for this position ranges between 62000 and 75000 is based on the richness and diversity of the candidates experience training skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

As an employee of CIMA you are also able to participate in

• 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 familys needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical financial mental social and environmental wellbeing services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4 employer contribution
• As an employeeowned 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 local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For more information about this job opportunity please contact Eric Fenyedi

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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 socioeconomic 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 selfidentification form when applying for employment.

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

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime