Senior Civil Structural Engineer - Substations

Come join us as a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in electrical substations working under the supervision of our Energy Transmission & Distribution (T&D) leadership this key role you will leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality engineering estimation planning and quality management services.

With your in-depth engineering knowledge you will lead work on complex projects and operations within our energy sector ensuring safety quality and compliance with budgets and timelines. Your analytical mindset and leadership skills will allow you to conduct technical studies and designs driving innovation and excellence across all aspects of the work. We are actively seeking individuals who are eager to develop their skills take on new challenges and advance their careers within our organization.

We offer a flexible hybrid work environment allowing you to work remotely or from one of our offices in Saguenay Granby Montreal Laval or elsewhere in the province of Quebec.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a project design team including junior and intermediate staff.
• Design electrical substations for voltages ranging from 60 to 735 kV in a public utility environment including the design of supports and foundations.
• Prepare project documentation such as reports specifications proposals estimates design bases and test plans in accordance with company standards.
• Lead and execute design work packages including scope duration and effort estimations while managing design tasks including scope schedule and cost for both existing and new facilities.
• Deliver signed/sealed engineering deliverables as the responsible professional ensuring compliance with our practices.
• Provide technical support construction assistance and field reviews as required.
• Develop design criteria considering multidisciplinary team inputs.
• Lead the design analysis and detailing of structures foundations and hardware assemblies. Review manufacturer shop drawings.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff. Review designs prepared by others ensuring compliance with established practices.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct independent studies and analyses contribute to technical standard development recommend safe designs and provide coaching to enhance the future capabilities of CIMAs engineering team.
• Develop and implement procedures methods and controls for planning scheduling cost control and technical compliance ensuring a consistent and strong engineering standards process.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders review project schedules resources and budgets and control expenses to ensure safety quality and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Plan organize and lead complex engineering and geoscience activities making critical technical decisions and formulating recommendations to ensure successful project execution and resource management.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
• Member of the Ordre des ingnieurs du Qubec (OIQ) or eligible for registration.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software (e.g. Safi VTS).
• Fluency in French (spoken and written).

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

For more information on this career opportunity please contact Ven Thambithurai

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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 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