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Job Description
Come join us as a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in electrical substations, working under the supervision of our Energy Transmission & Distribution (T&D) leadership team. In this key role, you will leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality engineering, estimation, planning, and quality management services.
With your in-depth engineering knowledge, you will lead work on complex projects and operations within our energy sector, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with budgets and timelines. Your analytical mindset and leadership skills will allow you to conduct technical studies and designs, driving innovation and excellence across all aspects of the work. We are actively seeking individuals who are eager to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within our organization.
We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, allowing you to work remotely or from one of our offices in Saguenay, Granby, Montreal, Laval, or elsewhere in the province of Quebec.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for registration.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software (e.g., Safi, VTS).
• Fluency in French (spoken and written).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a project design team, including junior and intermediate staff.
• Design electrical substations for voltages ranging from 60 to 735 kV in a public utility environment, including the design of supports and foundations.
• Prepare project documentation such as reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design bases, and test plans in accordance with company standards.
• Lead and execute design work packages, including scope, duration, and effort estimations, while managing design tasks, including scope, schedule, and cost, for both existing and new facilities.
• Deliver signed/sealed engineering deliverables as the responsible professional, ensuring compliance with our practices.
• Provide technical support, construction assistance, and field reviews, as required.
• Develop design criteria, considering multidisciplinary team inputs.
• Lead the design, analysis, and detailing of structures, foundations, and hardware assemblies. Review manufacturer shop drawings.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff. Review designs prepared by others, ensuring compliance with established practices.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct independent studies and analyses, contribute to technical standard development, recommend safe designs, and provide coaching to enhance the future capabilities of CIMA+’s engineering team.
• Develop and implement procedures, methods, and controls for planning, scheduling, cost control, and technical compliance, ensuring a consistent and strong engineering standards process.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders, review project schedules, resources, and budgets, and control expenses to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Plan, organize, and lead complex engineering and geoscience activities, making critical technical decisions and formulating recommendations to ensure successful project execution and resource management.