Supervisor, Electrical Engineering

AECON; Newport; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm located in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervising Engineer. This role involves managing electrical project activities, preparing design documents, and leading a team on power generation and heavy industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in electrical systems design. Strong analytical skills and project management experience are essential. This position offers full-time employment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive work environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical systems for power generation or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with nuclear operating plants preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical project activities from conception through construction.
• Prepare electrical design documents and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and team members.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Team leadership

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OTI-ETAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Aecon

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a North American leader in infrastructure development we are safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy and partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely we don't do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the industry with purpose and put people at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people just like they invest in us!

Our Commitments:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• We are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives such as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility training, our Women in Trades and Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups.
• We are a leader in sustainable construction with a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise, and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class community!

Opportunity

Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United) is a team of engineers, builders, planners, and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure for tomorrow. We are seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Supervising Engineer to support Power Generation and Heavy Industrial Projects in our Mt. Laurel, NJ or Charlotte, NC offices. The role includes managing electrical project activities from conception through construction supporting electrical site work. The successful candidate will lead a team of electrical engineers on projects ranging from simple and combined cycle power plants, nuclear projects, and plant retrofits across the United States.

What You’ll Do

• Create equipment specifications, data sheets, calculations, and analysis to support the design and configuration control process.
• Develop equipment specifications including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and UPS/DC.
• Perform calculations for electrical studies including short-circuit, voltage drop, coordination, and arc flash studies using OTI-ETAP software.
• Prepare electrical design documents such as single-line diagrams, panel schedules, schematic and wiring diagrams, electrical, physical, and raceway drawings, lighting and grounding plans, and cable schedules.
• Supervisory responsibilities: review proposals, schedules, and budgets; monitor and report on budget and schedule performance; and provide technical leadership to engineers and designers for the electrical discipline.
• Lead and support electrical engineering and design activities on a project.
• Coordinate activities with clients, contractors, vendors, and other members of the project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Strong practical knowledge and experience working in nuclear operating plants.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in any U.S. state with ability to obtain licensure in other states by comity.
• Minimum 8 years overall experience in the design of electrical systems for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with standard plant design processes and experience preparing engineering drawings including wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with IEEE, EPRI industry codes and standards.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Must be able to interface with other members of the project team including other disciplines, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Teams.
• Due to the nature of work performed, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Employment Details

Full Time – 1 Vacancy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the EEOC’s requirements. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.