Civil Substation Lead Engineer

CIMA+

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of civil/structural design experience related to substations
  • 3+ years in a leadership role (team lead, manager, or project manager) preferred
  • University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Canada with eligibility at EGBC
  • 3+ years of experience with electric utility designs in Western Canada
  • Proficient in design software: SAFI, S-Frame, STAAD, MFAD, LPile, Civil 3D
  • Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus
  • Construction management or site supervision experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Lead a design team to execute and deliver substation civil designs up to 735 kV
  • Manage design tasks and coordinate project design progress within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Provide mentorship to less experienced professionals
  • Perform structural design and detailing for various structures including steel, concrete, and wood
  • Conduct civil design and analysis for site preparation, access roads, and drainage systems
  • Prepare estimates, technical reports, and construction work packages
  • Liaise with clients to assess needs, prepare documentation, and check project progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group benefits from day one for permanent employees working 20+ hours/week
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
  • Annual opportunity for all employees to purchase shares as an employee-owned company
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Work/life balance policy
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation based on experience
  • Tailored training programs to enhance skills
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description

Cima+ has a long history of success across Canada and is made up of over 3700 employees across the country.

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.

As market leaders in the design of power transmission and distribution (T&D) power systems in Canada, our growing team in energy is called upon to produce innovative and efficient designs. You will be joining a highly specialized engineering design team that is focused on meeting the growing electricity demand while implementing clean energy projects for a sustainable future. Our Substation Design team is seeking an energetic and experienced Civil Substation Lead Engineer based out of our Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton offices.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Lead a design team during the execution and delivery of all aspects of substation civil designs for voltages up to 735 kV
  • Manage design tasks and coordinate design progress within a multi-disciplinary project team
  • Provide direct supervision and be a mentor to less experienced professionals
  • Perform the structural design, including seismic design, analysis and detailing of steel, concrete, wood and masonry structures, including:
    • Equipment Steel supports and foundations including piling, dead-man, anchoring system, and grillages.
    • Prefab Control buildings details
  • Underground cable trenches, ductbanks, manholes and vaults Perform the civil design, analysis and detailing for:
    • Site preparation and development,
    • Fencing arrangement plan and details
    • Access roads and intersection design, plan & profile
    • Water Management study including Site drainage, culverts and ditches
    • Erosion and Sedimentation control plan
    • Oil spill catchment and containment systems
    • Fill embankments and retaining walls
  • Prepare estimates and resource assigning for RFP and design changes
  • Prepare technical reports, plans, and specifications, Scope of Work, and construction work package, and perform site and shop drawings reviews during design and construction
  • Meet with clients, plan client needs, prepare proposals, letters of intent and establish budgets and timelines. Liaise with clients to check project progress, ensuring that their opinions and requests are taken into consideration
  • Work closely with clients and provide construction supports to resolve all project issues, such as, but not limited to, technical requests, finalization, and budget requests.
  • Carry out contractual follow-ups, draft amendments and monitor the financial evolution of contracts


Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience related to substation civil / structural design. 3+ years Experience as a team lead, manager or project manager is an asset
  • University Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Canada
  • Eligibility to be registered as a member of the EGBC
  • 3+ Experience with designs for electric Utilities in Western Canada
  • Profession of design programs such as: SAFI, S-Frame, STAAD, MFAD, LPile, Civil 3D
  • Excellent oral and written communication in English. French an asset
  • Construction management or site supervision experience is an asset
  • Demonstrated skills in Project Management

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

For more information on this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi

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