Project Engineer - Substations

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

The Project Engineer - Substations will have a strong understanding of the engineering environment in electrical design of High Voltage/Medium Voltage substations for Utilities and industrial clients. They will be working with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate the engineering, estimating, planning and quality management in accordance with clients’ requirements and applicable codes and standards for medium to high complexity projects. This is a hybrid position that will be based out of our Vancouver, BC or Edmonton, AB offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carrying out multidisciplinary technical coordination for the development of preliminary and detailed design deliverables for all disciplines (electrical, civil, structural, P&C, SCADA)
• Developing safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform tasks including developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium to highly complex projects;
• Resolving highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs to support successful project completion;
• Delivering exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders and performing activities such as defining the scope of engineering services to be provided, establishing the basic design criteria, reviewing all related technical documentation, and assessing and reporting on work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to support completion of projects safely, with quality, within budget and on time.
• Coordinating design reviews both internal and with clients, ensuring designs conform to all applicable codes, client standards and CIMA’s quality management system
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to align scope, schedule, cost, risks, and engineering deliverables.
• Developing engineering cost estimates, scope of work description and engineering schedules for proposals;
• Apply rigorous QA/QC practices and ensure all engineering deliverables meet stage‑gate and quality requirements.
• Identifying, monitoring and resolving technical issues that may affect project’s budgets and timelines within established milestones;
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and other project stakeholders to support project’s execution and effective information exchange
• Monitoring project’s progress and performance against established terms of reference and Work Plans;
• Own the engineering schedule & budget, ensuring deliverable sequencing, progress tracking, and alignment with project milestones/expectations.
• Preparing Field Review Plan and performing site inspection as per EGBC requirements;
• Collaborate with the client's engineering team in addressing challenging, complex, or unusual engineering issues, providing solutions-oriented support to effectively manage and mitigate engineering risks.
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including constructability reviews and field issue resolution.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of HV/MV substation engineering experience;
• University Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (power system specialization preferred);
• Registered professional member of Engineer and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or be eligible to register
• Advanced experience with electrical design for electric utility substations
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE and Canadian Utility standards;
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
  Knowledge of French is an asset;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional initiative and attention to detail;
• Skills in work…