Utility Distribution Designer

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Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll 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. 

The Utility Distribution Power Line Designer’s 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.

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

• A College Degree in a related field
• Minimum of three (3) 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

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.
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

For additional info or interest contact Maria Rivas.

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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.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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