Company Description

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

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.

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.

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 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!

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Electrical Buildings Engineer to join our Ottawa office. Working with a team of highly qualified, enthusiastic individuals, you will be responsible for managing projects of various scope, and developing solutions tailored to customer needs. You'll oversee the design, inspection, and implementation of electrical systems for multidisciplinary projects on office, commercial, industrial, municipal, airports, health care, government, and defence buildings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Electrical Lead on projects to bring electrical designs from beginning to end. Electrical designs would include lighting, fire alarm, electrical distribution, emergency distribution and other small low voltage systems.

• Prepare the design of institutional buildings including education, recreation, health care, municipal, and commercial projects, as well as other types of buildings such as industrial and transportation

• Manage and work the project from conceptual and preliminary stages of design through to construction completion including tender and construction/contract administration

• Contribute to the development of the electrical engineering group's technical expertise to meet our clients' needs

• Analyze and solve complex problems, identify appropriate work methods and guidelines, and coordinate project completion

• Maintain professional relationships with clients, and other departments within CIMA+

• Prepare and reply to proposals in collaboration with the team assigned to this task

• Prepare technical reports, write specifications and construction cost estimates

• Ensure compliance to the quality assurance and control program

• Investigate, survey and audit sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• P. Eng. license in Ontario
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is an asset
• Over 12 years' experience in electrical engineering in the buildings sector
• Knowledge and experience in the consulting engineering market and with clients in Ottawa and surrounding area (an asset)
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian building electrical codes and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Bilingualism - French and English; would be an asset for this engineering role, as it ensures effective collaboration with our diverse set of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies nationwide.
• Knowledge of design of telecommunication pathways would be an asset
• Knowledge of drafting skills in AutoCAD and Revit would be an asset.

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 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

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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