Civil / Structural Engineering Trainee

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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.

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Job Description

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. 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!

We are seeking a motivated Civil / Structural Engineering Trainee interested in developing their career in energy transmission and substations. Based in our Mississauga office, you will join our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Lines team and gain exposure to transmission and station projects across Canada.

Working under the direct supervision and mentorship of a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), you will contribute to structural and foundation design tasks while building practical engineering experience toward professional licensure.

This role is ideal for candidates looking to develop technical expertise in structural engineering within the utility sector.

Primary Responsibilities  

Under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer:

• Assist in the structural and foundation design of overhead transmission lines and associated station facilities (typically 60kV to 500kV).
• Support route selection studies, structure analysis, and foundation design calculations.
• Perform structural analysis and modeling using industry software tools.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support the development of design documentation such as design basis, scope of work, construction work package and material take-offs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, electrical, mechanical) to support project design requirements.
• Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers.
• Provide support during construction, including responding to RFIs and participating in occasional field visits under supervision.
• Assist with quality control checks on drawings and calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Eligible for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis principles and reinforced concrete/steel design fundamentals
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., S-FRAME, STAAD) is an asset
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other drafting tools is an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop technical competence

Experience:

• 1–3 years of relevant T&D engineering experience.

Additional Information

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 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

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.​

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

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