Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower Testing & Commissioning

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. 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! 

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will actively lead and/or participate in projects for the construction of new, and reconstruction of existing hydropower plants. More specifically, you will participate in the design of high-power switchgears and controlgears. This is a good opportunity to showcase your technical skills in the framework of power generation and distribution projects as part of our energy team. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from one of our offices in Quebec.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems, as well as their layout in the framework of various hydropower plant projects.
• Participate in the development of power systems, including diagrams and drawings for the implementation of switchgear and controlgear, such as medium voltage cabinets, control panels, power distribution centres, etc.
• Prepare project deliverables, such as drawings (top view, elevation), including detailed drawings, various layouts, diagrams, etc.
• Perform or validate calculations for equipment sizing, selection of power cable gauges, etc.
• Select material and calculate quantities.
• Coordinate electrical work with other engineering disciplines, such as structural, civil, control and protection, auxiliary mechanics, heavy mechanics, building and architecture.