Electrical Engineering Technologist– Protection & Control

Location: Hants County (Shubenacadie)

Electrical Engineering Technologist– Protection & Control

Full-time

Employee Type:
Regular

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.

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning.

From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact.

Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

As an Electrical Technician in protection and control (P&C), you will be able to participate in the design of high-level diagrams, 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 projects, hydroelectric power plants and renewable energy projects with many clients across Canada.

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, including 2 days per week in our  St. John's, NL, Saint John, NB, or Dartmouth, NS  offices.

Job Responsibilities

Design Protection & Control systems with 2D software (AutoCAD)

Prepare project deliverables including detail drawings, electrical schematics, layouts, equipment sizing, etc.

Collaborate with engineers and technicians in the execution of technical tasks

Prepare plans, drawings and calculations based on specifications provided

Participate in the development of electrical Control and Protection systems, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, three-wire AC diagrams, protection and control diagrams, wiring drawings, device connection drawings, assembly plans, material lists and specifications for the manufacture and installation on site of Control and Protection panels

Participate in the development of AC and DC power systems, including single-line diagrams, AC and DC load calculations, AC & DC distribution diagrams, connection drawings of chargers, batteries, inverter, etc.

Participate in site surveys (substations and power stations)

Coordinate with the engineering disciplines: apparatus, civil, mechanical and building in order to develop design solutions for optimized and advanced substation and power plant systems

Ability to carry out site work sporadically when the opportunity arises (start-up or monitoring)

Qualifications and Experience

College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technologies or equivalent related discipline

5+ years of relevant experience

Basic knowledge of the MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Knowledge of protection and control principles and philosophies is an asset

Work experience in the design of electrical systems is an asset

Experience in detailed P&C design with major and/or local utilities in Canada, an asset

Experience using AutoCAD software is an asset

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