Electrical Engineering Trainee - Infrastructure

CIMAs Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets on time and on support clients from start to finish whether for building brand new or assessing repairing and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic innovative and collaborative work environment where your ideas can thrive and make a real impact. Together well push boundaries inspire creativity and drive success!

We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineering Trainee to join our growing Infrastructure group in Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team contributing to a variety of projects across. This role will be based in our Ottawa office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary design team working under the guidance of the Project Manager and Lead Electrical Engineer.
• Assist in the development of electrical power distribution system designs including single-line diagrams site power layouts overcurrent protection emergency power generation lighting layouts and power distribution plans.
• Support the development of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) designs for SCADA systems including control panels P&IDs process control narratives I/O lists instrument selections network diagrams and communication panels.
• Assist in preparing designs calculations plans specifications calculations reports and contract documents for municipal building services particularly for water and wastewater facilities focusing on power distribution motor controls lighting communications and security systems.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits assisting with investigations studies inspections and reviews of electrical distribution and I&C shop drawings as well as life safety and communications systems.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1-3 years of electrical engineering experience ideally in water/wastewater or industrial projects.
• Knowledgeable of electrical power distribution systems and I&C designs.
• Familiarity with site work detailed design and project engineering within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow within the engineering field.
• Basic experience using design tools such as ETAP or EasyPower preferred but not essential.
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for site visits.

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
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• 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 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time