Electrical Engineering Manager
Culture Alberta
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Descripción de la vacante
AECOM in Calgary, AB, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Team Lead to guide complex building projects, mentoring engineers and coordinating with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
The role requires a P.Eng., 6+ years of experience leading electrical teams, and a hybrid work model in a global infrastructure firm committed to sustainable solutions.
Formación
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience
- Registered P.Eng. in Alberta or eligible for registration
- Experience designing electrical systems for building projects
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams
Responsabilidades
- Lead electrical engineering teams from concept design through construction administration and commissioning
- Mentor engineers, EITs, designers, and technical staff
- Support resource planning, workload management, and project staffing
- Lead the design and coordination of electrical building systems
- Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and client requirements
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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Manager/Team Lead to join our Buildings + Places team in a new position in Calgary, AB .
This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentorship within a growing multidisciplinary practice while delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for complex building projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, transit, government, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.
The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for guiding project delivery, supporting the development of electrical engineering staff, and ensuring the successful execution of projects involving power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, communications, and building systems design. This individual will work collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer - Team Lead , you will act as a senior technical resource and advisor for the electrical engineering team, leading the design and delivery of complex building projects from planning through construction. You will provide mentorship and technical oversight to engineers, designers, and EITs while supporting resource planning, quality management, and project execution. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to build relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert for electrical engineering projects within the Buildings + Places practice.
- Lead and coordinate electrical engineering teams in the delivery of complex building projects from concept design through construction administration and commissioning.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and structured development opportunities for electrical engineers, EITs, designers, and technical staff.
- Support resource planning, workload management, and project staffing in collaboration with discipline leaders and project managers.
- Lead the design and coordination of electrical building systems
- Develop and review engineering studies, reports, calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documents.
- Provide specialized technical input and guidance for feasibility studies, condition assessments, system evaluations, and power system assessments.
- Lead interdisciplinary coordination efforts to ensure integration of electrical systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines.
- Conduct quality control reviews of engineering calculations, designs, models, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Prepare construction cost estimates, technical effort estimates, engineering work plans, and discipline schedules.
- Support project managers in managing scope, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables.
- Analyze complex engineering challenges and recommend innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, stakeholder engagement sessions, and business development initiatives.
- Support proposal preparation, project interviews, and pursuit activities for new opportunities.
- Participate in site visits, field investigations, commissioning activities, and construction-phase services.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, evaluate change requests, and provide technical support during construction.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, project delivery methodologies, and quality management practices.
- Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of emerging technologies and sustainable design approaches.
In addition to project delivery responsibilities, the Team Lead will:
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of electrical engineering talent.
- Provide ongoing performance coaching and technical mentorship to team members.
- Assist leadership with workforce planning and succession development initiatives.
- Help establish and maintain technical standards, design best practices, and quality management processes.
- Champion knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the electrical engineering team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline plus six (6) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer ( P.Eng. ) in Alberta or eligible for registration with APEGA.
- Experience designing and delivering electrical systems for building projects.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams.
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience within a consulting engineering environment.
- Proven experience leading electrical design teams and mentoring technical staff.
- Experience serving as an Electrical Discipline Lead or Project Electrical Lead on complex building projects.
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code of Canada, Alberta Building Code, and related industry standards.
- Experience designing electrical distribution systems, emergency power systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage building systems.
- Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, SKM, or similar software.
- Advanced proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and building information modeling (BIM) platforms.
- Experience with sustainable building design, electrification strategies, and decarbonization initiatives.
- Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and independently lead complex technical assignments.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Advanced electrical engineering expertise across a broad range of building systems.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and team development capabilities.
- Sound engineering judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Ability to influence project outcomes and drive successful delivery of complex projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative mindset and passion for developing future engineering talent.
- A commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120000 to $170000.
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that is transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
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