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Electrical Project Engineer - Buildings

🕒 16 days ago
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📜 Description

  • Design and develop electrical systems for buildings including lighting, power distribution, communications, security, and fire alarm systems
  • Prepare electrical designs, drawings, and models using Revit and AutoCAD
  • Perform electrical design calculations and assist with equipment selection and system layouts
  • Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines
  • Conduct site visits and field investigations to review existing conditions and support construction activities
  • Participate in project meetings and collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams

🛠️ Requirements

  • Eligible for membership with EGBC – P.Eng. or P.L.Eng.
  • Over 6 years' experience in electrical engineering in the buildings sector
  • Demonstrate a commitment to client service that is second to none
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is required
  • Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to transportation for site reviews and inspections
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in the English language
  • Experience mentoring junior technical staff is an asset
  • Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

✨ Benefits

  • Available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
  • As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
  • Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
  • Work/Life balance policy across Canada
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
  • Tailored training to improve your existing skills
Full job description

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.  

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

Welcome to CIMA+ 

Job Description

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings.  We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. 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!

Our Vancouver Buildings team is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to be actively involved in healthcare, post-secondary, municipal, infrastructure, and commercial developments across the region.

Joining our team in Vancouver provides a unique opportunity to work on impactful regional projects while contributing to the growth of a local engineering team supported by the technical expertise of CIMA+ offices across Canada.

CIMA+ is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Buildings team in Vancouver. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of electrical systems for a wide variety of building projects in the Metro Vancouver area. You will work closely with engineers, technologists, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while supporting the continued growth of CIMA+’s local presence in the region.

This role offers a balance of technical design, project coordination, and field engagement, including site visits and construction support for projects throughout BC. You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, working from home and in our Vancouver office.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical systems for buildings including lighting, power distribution, communications, security, and fire alarm systems
  • Prepare electrical designs, drawings, and models using Revit and AutoCAD
  • Perform electrical design calculations and assist with equipment selection and system layouts
  • Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines
  • Conduct site visits and field investigations to review existing conditions and support construction activities
  • Participate in project meetings and collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams
  • Support proposal preparation and contribute to project planning activities
  • Continued professional development through participation in internal and external learning opportunities
  • Assist in mentoring junior staff and contributing to the development of the local engineering team 
  • Directly engage with clients to understand project needs and maintain strong business relationships
  • Contribute to the continued growth of the Vancouver Buildings practice

Qualifications

  • Eligible for membership with EGBC – P.Eng. or P.L.Eng.
  • Over 6 years' experience in electrical engineering in the buildings sector
  • Demonstrate a commitment to client service that is second to none
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is required
  • Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to transportation for site reviews and inspections 
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in the English language
  • Experience mentoring junior technical staff is an asset
  • Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence 

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

 Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

  • Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
  • As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
  • Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
  • Work/Life balance policy across Canada
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
  • Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

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+. 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, socio-economic 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 self-identification form when applying for employment.​

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know. 

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