Intermediate Technologist - Distribution

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. 

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.  

Our 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 skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

We are looking for a Civil or Electrical Technologist to join our Vancouver, Kelowna or Victoria office and be part of our Energy team. You will prepare engineering drawings for electrical projects which often can include a civil component.

The mentoring and resources made available to you will enable you to develop a strong understanding of electrical design of renewable generation, duct bank design, transmission and low/medium voltage distribution (T&D).

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist designers on site visits to determine the nature of work required (poles, conductors, anchors, equipment condition assessment, preferred routing options) 
• Create and modify CAD drawings using AutoDesk Civil 3D
• Prepare civil drawings that include cross-sections, profiles, site plans, grading plans, details, elevations, and other relevant design elements based on provided markup drawings
• Utilize GIS data to design overhead & underground distribution networks 
• Produce Bluebeam drawings for client project designs
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members
• Assist in completing applications for all applicable municipality construction permits 
• Communicate professionally with clients to create CAD drawings, updating the drawings and issuing the PDF drawings
• Receive and file drawings and documents in the appropriate CIMA+ standard file folder structure
• Handle key project management activities, such as estimating.
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers, designers and CAD staff as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology Degree
• 5 years of working experience in electrical utility distribution and transmission (T&D) infrastructure or equivalent
• Understanding of basic electrical design including (but not limited to) distribution line design, circuiting, switching controls, mechanical equipment connections and single-line diagrams is a bonus
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Revit, PLS-CADD,SPIDACALC or Solidworks software
• AGI 32 or Elum Tools lighting analysis software experience (an asset)
• Strong communication skills along with excellent interpersonal abilities
• Strong organizational skills to plan, organize and implement work within a specified budget while meeting the project deadlines

The expected salary for this position ranges from $60 640 to $90 960 per hour, depending on your academic program, the number of credits earned, and your previous co-op or internship experience. The final offer and salary may be adjusted based on your unique profile.

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 family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned 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

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.​

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

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