Electrical Technician or Technologist - Hydropo... @ CIMA+
placeSherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
businessOn Site
scheduleFull-time
Posted 3 days ago
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About CIMA+
Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. At CIMA+, our inspiring vision and entrepreneurial mindset offer numerous opportunities to learn, develop, and work on engaging projects. As an employee-owned firm in Canada, we value collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.
Job Overview
CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a leader in the energy transition. The Electrical Technician - Hydropower Testing & Commissioning will actively participate in new construction and the reconstruction of hydroelectric power plants, focusing on high-power switchgear and controlgear design.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design electrical power systems and layouts for hydropower projects.
- Develop diagrams and drawings for switchgear and controlgear implementations.
- Prepare detailed project deliverables including top views, elevations and layouts.
- Perform or validate calculations for equipment sizing and cable selection.
- Select material and calculate quantities.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines such as structural, civil, and control.
Qualifications
- College Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Over 5 years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with Hydro-Québec or other public utility standards (asset).
- Strong knowledge of power distribution methods and design software (AutoCAD, etc.).
- Fluent in both French and English.
- Understanding of Quebec Electrical Code and applicable design standards.
- Resourceful, motivated, with strong project delivery skills.
Why Choose CIMA+
- Comprehensive benefits from day one.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution.
- Opportunity to purchase company shares.
- Flexible hybrid work schedule.
- 3-5 weeks vacation, based on experience.
- Tailored training to enhance skills.
Key skills/competency
- Hydropower
- Electrical design
- Switchgear
- Control systems
- AutoCAD
- Project coordination
- Calculations
- Material selection
- Standards compliance
- Team collaboration
How to Get Hired at CIMA+
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research CIMA+ culture: Understand their values and projects.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight hydropower and electrical design skills.
- Showcase technical expertise: Detail your AutoCAD and calculation experience.
- Prepare for coordination questions: Reflect on cross-discipline teamwork examples.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review power system schematics.
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Practice AutoCAD design exercises.
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Revisit electrical calculation methods.
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Study applicable codes and standards.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe teamwork on complex projects.
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Explain your problem-solving approach.
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Discuss handling tight deadlines.
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Share examples of cross-discipline collaboration.
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