Water & Dams Project Engineer

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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 CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water & Dams Project Engineer interested in joining and growing our infrastructure team. Working with other members of our team, you will champion the delivery of high-quality projects that meet or exceed client expectations and delivering planned profits. You will also be a strong safety proponent /leader for our safety policies and our culture of caring. 

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, working from home and in our Kelowna BC office. 

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for: 

• Project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed design for municipal water and dams projects 

• Managing, planning, organizing work with technical groups in the delivery of project deliverable requirements including scope, fee, schedule, quality, health and safety, risk management, and change management plans 

• Tracking, controlling, and reporting on project performance 

• Prepare and supervise engineering studies, environmental assessments, reports, calculations, plans and contract documents, cost estimates, and construction documents. 

• Lead and assist in the pursuit of new projects, including the development of technical scope workplans, schedule, project team organization, and task-level budgets. 

• Build relationships with existing and potential clients; liase with clients, consultants, regulatory and utility agencies, project stakeholders and contractors. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia or able to apply for this designation.
• 15+ years of broad and extensive technical, administrative and project experience within consulting companies, specifically in municipal water systems (distribution, conveyance, treatment plants, pumping stations, etc.) and dams. 
• Strong water & dam technical background, including extensive knowledge of all project phases (including conceptual design, pre-design, detailed design, and construction administration). 
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills, business development and client liaison experience. 
• Excellent, innovative, and practical customer service and a commitment to technical excellence. 
• Ability to solve problems, complete assigned tasks efficiently, and meet project deadlines. 

The expected salary for this position is based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

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 information about this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi 

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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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