Electrical Engineer - Substation Testing & Commissioning; T&C

Electrical Engineer - Substation Testing & Commissioning (T&C)

As an electrical engineer, you will be called upon to lead and/or actively participate in new substation or substation refurbishment projects. You will work on the engineering of high‑power switchgears, collaborating with CEPs, technicians, and drafters, and coordinating with other disciplines in our energy sector projects. You will also be part of a flexible hybrid work model, working from home and our Quebec office.

• Design electrical power systems and their layouts for various substation projects.
• Participate in detailed engineering for the production of schematics, switch gear layout plans and earthing plans.
• Prepare project deliverables such as plan views, elevations, detail drawings, miscellaneous layouts, diagrams, specifications, and lists.
• Carry out or validate studies and calculations for sizing equipment, selecting gauges and laying power cables, auxiliary services, and lightning protection.
• Select equipment and quantify quantities.
• Co‑ordinate electrical equipment work with other engineering disciplines (structural, civil, control & protection, mechanical, building, and architectural).
• Co‑ordinate the project with the client(s).

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for registration.
• More than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Hydro‑Québec or other public utility standards.
• Knowledge of substation switch gear engineering.
• Fluency in written and spoken French.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and design codes, including the Québec Electrical Code.
• Resourceful, motivated, enthusiastic, and project‑oriented with a strong desire to succeed.

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well‑being services.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution.
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares (as an employee‑owned company).
• 37.5 hour work week with option to bank or pay out overtime.
• 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 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 the local and national level.
• Tailored training to improve existing skills.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Industry: Civil Engineering

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants; all hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. 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.). We encourage all applications, including those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities, and encourage completion of the self‑identification form when applying.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

For more information on this career opportunity, please contact Afifa Karah‑Ali.