Job Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find a place where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects. We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home. Mission The Utility Distribution Power Line Designer\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to work within a team of designers to design efficient and reliable distribution lines and perform relevant design tasks as required, as part of the Distribution group in our Energy and Resources sector. The Designer will coordinate within activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project within budget and client satisfaction. This is a hybrid role that can be based in the Greater Toronto Area or in the province of Ontario ideally in proximity to one of our offices. For more information on our activities in distribution please consult this video. Primary Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to determine the nature of work required (poles, conductors, anchors, equipment condition assessment)
• Utilize GIS data to design overhead & underground distribution networks
• Research land ownership; make easement applications
• Prepare construction drawings for proposed distribution systems (OH and UG)
• Produce job estimates, bills of material, labour & enter material acquisition requests
• Circulate proposed plans for review and comment by utility and city stakeholders
• Complete applications for all applicable municipality construction permits
• Coordinate project schedules with utilities and contractors
• Design and/or verification of third-party attachments on utility poles and obtain approvals
• Interact with internal / external contacts as necessary for design details
• Produce regular project status update reports
• Review of designs in order to ensure accuracy, perform quality control and quality checks prior to project release
• Ensure completed work adheres to engineering and construction standards and Ontario Regulation 22/04
• Prepare as-built construction drawings

Profile

• A College Degree in a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in developing designs for overhead pole lines, underground duct and conduit systems and residential subdivision systems
• Working knowledge of overhead and underground distribution construction standards, Familiar with CSA standard
  C22-3 no 1-20, C22.3 no 7-20 and Ontario Regulation 22/04 (ESA)
• Working knowledge on Power Utility projects of utility preferences and Utility construction & design practices
• Working knowledge of CAD in the preparation of line design drawings (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation)
• Working knowledge on various Utility GIS platforms for accessing electrical asset data
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, Ability to create effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients\' representatives, government agencies and the public
• Knowledge of Ontario Local Distribution Company Standards and system applications in the GTA will be considered as an advantage
• Good standing and records with OACETT; can be an advantage
• Valid Class G (Ontario) driving licence

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+, and we are looking for people who uphold these principles. We are committed to creating opportunities for all our talents to contribute to the firm\xe2\x80\x99s success, develop and grow, regardless of cultural or other differences. We fully endorse employment equity principles and encourage women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, and individuals with disabilities to apply for any position offered at CIMA+. Adaptation measures are provided upon request to facilitate participation in the recruitment process. For more information please contact: Ven Thambithurai #LI-Hybrid