Electrical Engineer or CEP - Hydroelectric Power Plants

Mission

The electrical engineer or CPI (Certified Professional Engineer) will be actively involved in new or renovation projects for hydroelectric power plants in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. More specifically they will participate in the engineering and review of turbinegenerator units and their auxiliaries control and protection (C&P) systems automation switching equipment auxiliary services (AC and DC) and studies. This is a great opportunity to showcase your technical expertise on electrical and multidisciplinary projects as well as to be part of a dynamic growing team. This is a hybrid position based at our Sherbrooke QC office.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations to size the equipment for the power plant (e.g. cables protection load studies etc.
• Design control and protection systems for controlling the equipment in a hydroelectric power plant (turbinegenerator unit substation/transformer discharge valve etc.
• Design the layout diagrams for the electrical equipment of the plant and the electrical substation
• Review and integrate systems provided by third parties (subcontractors turbinegenerator suppliers excitation speed regulators etc.
• Participate in preliminary studies and feasibility assessments
• Participate in writing technical specifications for contractors and equipment purchase specifications
• Coordinate engineering with other disciplines involved in the projects (civil structural mechanical telecommunications hydraulic etc.
• Conduct site visits and surveys at the power plant to prepare engineering work or validate the progress of work
• Participate in factory acceptance testing and site testing

Qualifications :

Requirements:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering
• Member of the Ordre des ingnieurs du Qubec (OIQ) or eligible
• General knowledge of electricity production and the operation of equipment in a hydroelectric power plant
• Experience with design software (AutoCAD and others) and Microsoft Office suite
• Resourcefulness motivation enthusiasm project successoriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Good verbal and written communication skills in French
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes including the Quebec Electrical Code
• Valid class 5 drivers license
• ASP (General Health and Safety) construction card is an asset

In addition to financial compensation CIMA offers:

• Comprehensive collective benefits from day one for permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Flexible healthcare and dental care benefits to meet the needs of your family
• Employee and family assistance program
• Access to physical financial mental social and environmental wellness services
• Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with a 4 employer contribution
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares in the employeeowned company
• 37.5hour workweek with the possibility of banking or receiving payment for overtime (for hourly employees)
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid work environment
• Worklife balance policy across Canada
• Up to five 5 weeks of vacation based on relevant years of experience
• Eleven 11 annual statutory holidays plus one paid personal day off
• Candidate referral program
• Corporate discounts on home and auto insurance gym memberships technology mortgages and much more
• Local and national mentorship programs
• Tailored training to enhance your existing skills

For more information about this career opportunity please contact Salma Ouaar.

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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