Transmission Line Engineer

Mission 

The CIMA  offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skills take on new challenges and advance their careers within the organization. 

Unleash your engineering talents at CIMA as a Transmission Lines Engineer. In this fulfilling position youll leverage your credentials as a professional engineer to drive innovation. Employing your sharp analytical capabilities and sound judgment youll navigate complex design obstacles championing leadingedge methodologies that elevate CIMAs engineering prowess. Foster your professional development while inspiring colleagues leaving an indelible mark on capital initiatives that energize British Columbias progress. Embark on this pivotal journey alongside our dedicated team flourishing under the supervision of our Western Canada T&D Lines Leadership Team 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop safe engineering solutions through design problem analysis and interpreting specifications for medium complexity utilities projects. 
• Assist project/operations management in meeting safety cost quality and schedule targets by proposing plan changes recommending contractor payments preparing progress reports and coordinating work schedules 
• Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems through independent studies analysis exercising judgment in information selection and recommending safe engineering designs 
• Contribute to CIMAs engineering practices by conducting studies developing technical standards exercising judgment in information evaluation recommending designs and providing guidance to other engineers 
• Deliver exceptional customer service by defining engineering scope with clients establishing design criteria approving technical documentation and assessing/reporting progress against standards and objectives for safe quality budgetcompliant and timely project completion 
• Design overhead line structures and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment
• Prepare project documentation like reports specifications proposals estimates design basis and test plans per CIMAs practices 
• Develop design work packages with scope duration and effort estimates and manage design tasks including scope schedule and cost for existing and new facilities 
• Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per EGBC and CIMAs practices 
• Offer technical assistance construction support and field reviews as required 
• Perform structural design analysis and detailing for structures associated with transmission underground cables (including potheads concrete vaults cable duct banks) and transmission submarine cables (including terminations and potheads) 
• Apply loads design criteria seismic analysis per regulatory and industry standards considering associated civil mechanical electrical systems like foundations lightning protection conductors and hardware 

Qualifications :

• University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience 
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience and a history of working in Transmission projects.
• Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in BC/ Canada or eligible for registration in BC 
• Proficient in design/analysis software and CAD systems along with familiarity of drawing standards 
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint) 
• Excellent communication abilities in English written and verbal 
• Experience in design tasks including scope schedule and cost control 

The expected salary for this position is from $80000 to $100000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidates experience training skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate. 

As an employee of CIMA you are also able to participate in

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your familys needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical financial mental social and environmental wellbeing services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employeeowned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance fitness memberships technology mortgages and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For more information on this job opportunity please contact Eric Fenyedi

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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 socioeconomic 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 selfidentification 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 :

Fulltime