Assistant System Engineer Trainee Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.  

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.  We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA+ is currently looking for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure team in our Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver offices.

We are looking for a motivated professional with approximately 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally within municipal water/wastewater or industrial infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will bring strong technical design capabilities, sound project coordination skills, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary design team, supporting the Project Manager and Senior Engineers in delivering electrical design assignments.
• Develop electrical power distribution system designs, including single-line diagrams, site power layouts, motor control schematics, standby/emergency power systems, lighting layouts, and general power distribution plans.
• Support the development of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) designs for SCADA monitoring and control systems, including control panels, P&IDs, process control narratives, I/O lists, instrumentation selection, and communication network diagrams.
• Prepare detailed designs, calculations, technical specifications, and contract documents for municipal infrastructure facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities.
• Contribute to design reports, technical memoranda, cost estimates, tender documents, and construction drawings.
• Participate in field investigations, site inspections, and condition assessments to support design and construction activities.
• Perform shop drawing reviews and assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Support contract administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing change orders, and monitoring construction progress for compliance with contract documents.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and internal project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, EITs, and co-op students as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligible for registration.
• Approximately 7 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in municipal water/wastewater or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience in detailed design, field coordination, and construction support.
• Strong understanding of Canadian Electrical Code requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence 

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

 Why choose CIMA+? 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 eligible 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

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.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

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