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Senior Electrical Engineer - Protection & Control (P&C)

CIMA+ - 80 Jobs
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Executive
Posted 20 days ago
Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you'll find a place where you'll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

Mission

As a Senior Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer, you will be leading a team of P&C detailed designers, be responsible for the development of the protection philosophy, and 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, with numerous clients across Canada. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of one our offices in British Columbia (Vancouver, Kelowna, or Rossland).

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and review Control and Protection systems
  • Approve project deliverables, including detail drawings, electrical diagrams, layouts, equipment sizing, etc.
  • Collaborate with members of the engineering team as well as project managers from other disciplines
  • Prepare plans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided
  • Responsible of the development of electrical Command and Protection systems, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, three-line AC diagrams, protection and 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)
  • Coordinate with engineering disciplines: equipment, civil, mechanical and building in order to develop 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 than 10 years of relevant experience
  • Good knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is mandatory
  • Work experience in the design of electrical systems
  • Experience in 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

The expected salary for this position is from $105,440.00 to $131,800.00 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate's experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

For more information on this job 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.