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Eramosa Engineering, A CIMA+ Owned Company, is a progressive and growing company specializing in the delivery of critical infrastructure in our communities.  Our team has a focus in municipal water / wastewater, electrical utilities, and renewable energy sectors as well as strategic pursuits in transit, transportation and mining. With over 25 years of experience spanning across all of our locations, we provide Electrical Engineering, System Integration, IT/OT, IoT services, and consulting to our client base across North America.

Job Overview:

We are currently looking for an Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls Designer to be based out of our Guelph office. The role will initially have a strong focus around transit and water/wastewater control system design and consulting with opportunities in other critical infrastructure sectors.  The role also comes with the opportunity for significant growth within the organization as the team expands. if you have a demonstrated background in control system design, automation, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and the IT/OT space with a growth mindset we have a technical opportunity for you.

This role is based out of the Vancouver office, on hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design control system schematics such as installation details, loop diagrams, connection and interconnection wiring diagrams, panel layouts, etc.
• Develop Process Control Narratives, functional descriptions, and I/O Lists.
• Support the creation and updates of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Specification of instrumentation and selection of the correct technology based upon project needs and interaction with the process.
• Site visits to client facilities to collect and document existing conditions.
• Vendor drawing review for conformance to specifications and to meet the needs of the clients.
• Adherence to client standards, company standards, combined with sound design practices that are required on designs.
• Projects will range from small stand alone I&C projects up to large projects working with various engineering disciplines.  Contribute to design projects and collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team for a successful design and client satisfaction.
• Responsibilities will include technical report writing and cost estimating including at the conceptual level to help our clients plan future upgrades.
• Attend and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) settings.
• Supporting construction projects by reviewing and commenting upon contractor submittals, onsite inspections, and witness testing.

• 3 year Post Secondary Electrical Engineering Technology College Diploma 
• 3+ years’ experience in a hands-on technical role is required. 
• Previous experience at a Consulting Engineering firm considered an asset
• Some inter-province travel may be required to support project needs as they arise
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to communicate directly within a multi-disciplinary work environment and to directly interface with clients.
• Knowledge and design experience with multiple automation platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, and Emmerson RX3i
• Design control systems, cable routing, security/access control systems, server/network rack layouts,
• Experience in specification development and selection of automation equipment and instrumentation
• Familiarity with electrical codes considered an asset
• Design experience with communication networks such as copper, fibre, wireless, Ethernet and serial based protocols considered an asset
• Previous experience with scoping and pricing assignments is considered an asset
• Experience with AutoCAD considered an asset
• Previous programming experience in PLCs, SCADA, or DCS also considered an asset

Why choose Eramosa?  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

We are looking for a goal oriented self-starter that is looking for a new opportunity. If you feel you have the right combination of skills and enthusiasm for the work, contact us today!

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

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