Airfield Electrical Engineer

Associated Engineering; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Market-competitive salaries withannual

Matching company pension program

Health/dental/vision coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee and family assistance

Mental health supports

Generous vacation and December closure

Sick leave and parental leave top up

Professional development hours

Engineer In Training

Social events

Job summary

Associated Engineering seeks an Airfield Electrical Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. You will lead electrical design for airfield systems, work with clients, and contribute to major Western Canada projects, including runway and taxiway lighting and control systems.

The role requires 5+ years in a multi-discipline engineering setting, P.Eng with APEGA, and ability to travel across Canada. Flexible/hybrid work, strong benefits and professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals, designs, cost estimates, specs and contract docs; assist with scheduling and budgeting.
• Advance projects through concept, design and construction phases; manage clients and develop new ones.
• Design and layout of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems including runway and taxiway lighting.
• Assess and design specialized airfield electrical systems (ALCMS, CCR, Navaid power systems).
• Ensure compliance with CEC, Transport Canada, ICAO, and FAA advisory circulars.
• Deliver projects on budget and on schedule; lead client communications.

Skills

Airfield electrical design

Power systems design

Client liaison

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Airfield Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role the successful candidate will have experience engaging with clients directly in providing innovative design solutions in the aviation sector. Our current project portfolio includes major airfield expansion projects across Western Canada and the North.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage,
  • Fitness allowance,
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation,
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • An office that is walking distance from Crowfoot Train Station

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing a leadership role in the preparation of proposals, designs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents, as well as participating in scheduling, budgeting, tendering, contract administration, and inspection.
• Advancing projects through the concept, design, and construction phases; managing existing clients; and developing new clients.
• Will be responsible for the design and layout of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems and equipment including runway, taxiway, apron lighting and approach lighting systems.
• Will be responsible for the assessment and design of specialized airfield electrical systems including:
  • Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS).
  • Constant Current Regulator (CCR)/ Airfield series circuit systems.
  • Navigational aid (navaid) power systems and field electrical centers.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Transport Canada (TP312), ICAO regulations, and FAA Advisory Circulars.
• Delivering projects on budget and within identified schedules.
• Acting as a contact for all project-related client communications.
• You will be active in the design of power systems including medium voltage electrical equipment, motor control centres, low voltage electrical distributions systems, lighting, hazardous location classification and design, and fire alarms.
• As an electrical engineer you will also be involved in the supervising of junior engineers or technicians, project planning and the review of subordinates’ work for technical accuracy.
• Engaging in a collaborative work environment with your team as well as other disciplines and offices.

Does this sound like you?

• An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer.
• Demonstrated 5+ years of experience in a multi-discipline engineering setting.
• The ability to apply electrical engineering principles and techniques to provide electrical engineering and design services for a wide variety of industries and clients.
• Developing plans and details for hazardous area classification, grounding, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Developing specifications for electrical equipment such as electrical switchgear, motor control centres, and electrical back-up systems.
• Applying industry codes, standards, and safe guards such as the CEC, IEC, NFPA and client company standards to designs at hand.
• Experience conducting field inspections and/or working with contractors.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starting and committed team player with the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to travel throughout Canada.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

What's next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future.

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