Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

AECOM; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in Water/Wastewater to join their Burnaby, BC office. This role involves providing engineering support for municipal water infrastructure and ensuring project compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in electrical engineering and be passionate about contributing to sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Canada or eligibility to register.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide EI&C engineering for municipal and industrial projects.
• Design and develop specifications for electrical systems.
• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation & Control

Design of Electrical Systems

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AGi32

EasyPower / ETAP

Job description

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM's Water group in BC is growing! We are searching for an Electrical Engineer for a full-time position supporting our municipal water infrastructure team. This is a full-time position based in our Burnaby, BC office.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Independently work to provide EI&C engineering tasks for municipal infrastructure projects and industrial energy generation projects to clients based in Western Canada
• Design and develop contract specifications, studies and reports for planning, designing, and maintaining electrical systems and infrastructure, including generation, transmission, and distribution, electrical power and distribution systems, grounding, lighting, cable tray system, cable feeder sizing, soft-start and variable speed drives, standby power, and low tension systems (fire alarm, telecommunications and security systems) focused on low voltage applications.
• Design and specify process instrumentation and control devices for various processes including municipal infrastructure and industrial applications.
• Provide electrical discipline leadership on small to mid-scale projects under minimal supervision to ensure that engineering and design deliverables comply with applicable regulations, standards and sounds engineering practices.
• Take direction and work closely with other disciplines as a key team player for coordination and liaison of project deliverables under minimal supervision.
• Develop strong relationships and tailored proposals with/for potential and existing clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Plan and lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with technical, budgetary, and timeline goals.
• Strictly adhere to AECOM's project design and specification standards, including capability of learning and adopting clients' standard and requirements as required.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and quality of technical aspect on project documentation produced in accordance with AECOM QA/QC procedures and with the clients' standards and expectation.
• Ability to proactively participate, manage and organize the activity of other less experienced or junior team members, to provide supervision to designers, and efficiently and effectively coordinate multiple work assignments and projects.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution + 6+ years of related industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;
• Registered Professional Engineer in Canada (EGBC preferred) or eligibility to obtain EGBC registration within 6 months;

Preferred qualifications:

• Applicable experience in electrical related design and commissioning, preferably encompassing electrical distribution systems and DCS or PLC control systems, motor control and variable speed drives, and instrumentation & control systems for municipal or light industrial environment;
• Proven track record in design and production of tender documents such as P&IDs, single line diagrams, control and communication system diagrams, electrical and instrument location drawings, loop & schematic wiring diagrams; developing equipment load schedules, cable & tray calculations, instrumentation list and specifications sheets, standard details; contract specifications, electrical studies and reports;
• Familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), and experience in building (fire alarm and communication) systems;
• Experience related to transmission, distribution, generation but will consider also industrial relevant experience in electrical power distribution.
• Capability to perform electrical system studies and calculations. Proficient in use of AGi32, EasyPower / ETAP other design tools (REVIT MEP) will be a desirable asset.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and/or other design tools (AutoCAD P&IDs/Electrical, REVIT MEP) will be a desirable asset.
• Prior experience on tendering, construction service, start-up and commissioning, site supervision and field inspection will be a definite asset.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; proven interpersonal skills, self-motivated, results oriented, ability to work independently and be flexible to perform work under tight schedules in a fast paced integrated multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; proven interpersonal skills, self-motivated, results oriented, ability to work independently and be flexible to perform work under tight schedules in a fast paced integrated multi-disciplinary team environment

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $105,000.00 - $150,000.00.

About AECOM

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 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

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 are 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.

ReqID: J10130016

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd

Seniority level

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