Civil / Structural Substation Lead Engineer

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 / Structural Substation Lead Engineer based out of our Vancouver, BC office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a design team during the execution and delivery of all aspects of substation civil / structural 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