Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced electrical engineering professional to lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for major capital projects. The role emphasizes compliance with codes, reviews of submittals, field inspections, and governance development within a dynamic, aviation-aware environment.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience in industrial and commercial electrical systems, strong stakeholder engagement, and proficiency with industry tools

Qualifications

• Requires degree in electrical engineering and professional designation is an asset.
• 7+ years in design, construction and commissioning of industrial and commercial electrical systems.
• Aviation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and subject matter expertise in electrical design and construction.
• Ensures compliance with technical requirements and relevant codes.
• Conducts FAP compliance reviews for renovations and new construction.
• Provides non-resident engineering field inspections during construction.
• Develops governance and process documentation for electrical practices.
• Reviews contractor proposals for feasibility and alignment with GTAA requirements.
• Coordinates electrical program interfaces with other disciplines.
• Reviews deliverables for regulatory and code compliance.
• Monitors designer input through RFIs, shop drawings, and punch lists.
• Provides management-level progress reports on electrical design progress.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Electrical systems knowledge

Code compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Maximo

ProjectWise

Oracle ERP

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

• Provides advice, guidance and subject matter expertise throughout the planning, design, and delivery of the program as it relates to electrical systems design and construction including compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
• Ensures that electrical systems design and construction comply with technical requirements, including design reviews, submittal reviews, and testing.
• Conducting Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for all proposed renovations, alterations, maintenance work and new construction.
• Providing non-resident engineering expertise through field inspections during various stages of construction.
• Support the development of governance and process documentation with respect to the program's practices for electrical systems engineering.
• Assesses alternative technical proposals submitted by the contractor and provides feedback as to the feasibility of the proposal and alignment to GTAA requirements.
• Coordinates the technical elements of the program with respect to electrical systems engineering including establishing targets/goals for the program.
• Coordinates the interface between other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure integration and coordination across programs, facilities, and assets.
• Reviews deliverables submitted by the contractor/designer and confirms compliance to the relevant requirements, codes, and standards.
• Monitors the input of the designer throughout the construction phase (RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-up approvals, punch list, etc.
• Provides Management level progress reports and briefings with respect to electrical systems design progress, issues, and opportunities.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff.

About You

• Recognized degree in electrical engineering. Relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in the design, construction and commissioning of industrial and commercial electrical systems within a major capital project/program.
• Aviation experience is considered an asset.
• Experience of defining functional and technical specifications in line with business requirements and thorough working knowledge of requirements management.
• Thorough working knowledge of: 27kV and 44kV distribution systems, power distribution systems and combined cycle cogeneration plants operating in parallel with the Utility.
• Thorough working knowledge of airfield lighting, system safety design; electrical design/construction; operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of scope definition, project planning, cost estimation, and scheduling, testing, commissioning, project turn over, quality control and reporting.
• Knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management standard.
• Understanding of stakeholder/regulatory requirements including but not limited to ICAO, Transport Canada Aerodrome Standards, airport operations (includes tenants, airlines, and travelers), HRDC (Fire Commissioner of Canada), Underwriters Laboratories (ULC), Code Consultants, and Health & Safety Consultants.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office 365, project scheduling software, Maximo, ProjectWise, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting/workshops with large groups of stakeholders.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $75,000 - $104,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.