Remote Mechanical Engineer - Hydroelectric Turbine Alternator Generator

Company 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’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.

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 taking an increasingly strong position in the  hydroelectric turbine alternator and generator consultancy market and the continual development of our expertise in the field is a growth objective in our  energy sector. With this in mind, the Engineer will join a dynamic team and will be called upon to participate in the development of this expertise by providing engineering services and advice on the design, manufacture, installation and operation of the turbine and alternator as part of the construction of new power stations, the refurbishment of existing units or the optimisation of their operation.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from one of our offices. The position can be based anywhere in Quebec, preferably in the Greater Montreal or Sherbrooke areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carrying out preliminary unit modernisation projects, including plant technical audits, analysing customer requirements and drawing up technical specifications
• Carrying out engineering projects for generating set modernisation/replacement, new power plants, major parts refurbishment, power increase analysis, cost estimates, schedules, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, etc.
• Verification of compliance with contractual technical requirements of documentation produced by suppliers, such as drawings, calculation notes, manufacturing procedures, purchasing specifications, assembly procedures, etc.
• Technical writing, such as analysis reports, verification reports, technical modification requests, non-conformity reports, etc.
• Follow-up of manufacture in the workshop and assembly/modification of units on site
• Selection, optimisation and hydraulic sizing of turbines based on curves and reference hydraulic model tests
• Calculations to optimise power plant output
• Coordination of mechanical interfaces between turbine-generator sets and civil, mechanical and electrical plant structures

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Member of l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) ou eligible to register
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design, manufacture and assembly of turbine-generator sets
• Demonstrate a high degree of autonomy
• Fluency in written and spoken French
• Fluency in spoken and written English in a professional context to ensure communications on certain projects at a national level
• Willingness to travel to clients, on site, and to suppliers from time to time

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 

For more informations, contact  Réna Chont

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Additional Information

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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