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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 everyone’s ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged, a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on projects that rally our team together, where you can proudly become a company shareholder.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

At the end of the day, we’re proud to be able to say that when you join CIMA+, we’ll welcome you into a place that you can call home.

Mission

Reporting to the department Partner, the Electrical Engineer will join our Mississauga office. The candidate will have a strong understanding of the engineering environment in electrical design of renewable generation, substations and low/medium voltage distribution and will be working with multi-discipline teams to design in accordance with clients’ requirements and applicable codes and standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and detailed design drawings (e.g. SLD, general arrangements, elevations, 3-line diagrams, schematics, etc)
• Prepare reports and specifications
• Assist with proposals, scheduling and engineering cost estimates
• Produce bills of materials
• Perform ampacity and voltage drop calculations and other system calculations
• Perform site visits to validate scope requirements and determine existing conditions, inspect construction prepare site survey reports, and participate in commissioning activities
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and utilities
• Ensure designs conform to all applicable codes, client standards and CIMA’s quality management system
• Coordinate with other disciplines and stakeholders either internal or external
• Assist in training junior staff
• Complete applications for ESA or municipal construction permits
• Perform and assist with additional duties and tasks based on project requirements

Profile

• 5 to 10 years of experience in electrical layout preferably in the energy sector and including low and medium voltage layouts, single lines
• A post-secondary diploma in electrical technology (power generation or distribution system preferred). We will consider a combination of education and experience in performing similar work equivalent to our requirements
• Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Canada
• Familiarity with low and medium voltage indoor distribution equipment (panels, switchgear, etc.)
• Familiarity with cable routing, detailed design of conduit & tray systems, cable terminations and supports, etc.
• Working knowledge of the OESC, CSA and IEEE standards, typical equipment dimensions, connection details
• Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical construction especially replacement projects
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD and MicroStation design software
• Familiarity with outdoor substation design an asset
• Equipment commissioning and grounding grid testing experience is an asset
• Knowledge of renewable technologies such as hydroelectric, wind, solar and energy storage are an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s license
• Excellent problem solving and multitasking skills
• Client focused and attention to detail, eager to learn, self-motivated
• Capability to work independently and in a team
• Flexibility to respond to short notice assignments and respond to project based Client demands

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+, and we are looking for people who uphold these principles. We are committed to creating opportunities for all our talents to contribute to the firm’s success, develop and grow, regardless of cultural or other differences. We fully endorse employment equity principles and encourage women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply for any position offered at CIMA+. Adaptation measures are provided upon request to facilitate participation in the recruitment process.

For more information about this job offer, please contact Ven Thambithurai