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Job Description

AECOM's Water group in BC is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for a full-time position supporting our  water team. The projects executed out of our Burnaby, office are primary in the Municipal sector. Our team is part of a multi-engineering water infrastructure team that support large infrastructure projects in Western Canada and mainly with Metro Vancouver.

 

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

Leads a team of electrical Engineers and Designers in the successful execution of EIC engineering, design and construction support for large municipal infrastructure projects.Provides technical leadership and serve as technical advisor for other team membersProvides mentoring for the engineers-in-training and designers.Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise such as;Prepares and verifies load calculations as well as utilize modeling software to size transformers, generators, switchgear, breakers, switches, MCCs, cables, UPS, harmonic filters, and other electrical equipment used in distribution;Develop electrical studies using specialized software (ETAP and/or EasyPower) and perform analysis such as power flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection & coordination and harmonic analysisIndependently work to provide EI&C engineering tasks for municipal projects to clients based in Western Canada especially for Metro Vancouver type of work.Design and develop contract specifications, studies and reports for electrical power and distribution systems, grounding, lighting, cable tray system and low-tension systems (fire alarm, telecommunications and security systems) focused on low voltage applications for industrial environments.Design and specify process instrumentation and control devices for various processes including water/wastewater treatment and industrial applications.Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.Provide electrical discipline leadership on small to mid-scale water and wastewater projects under minimal supervision to ensure that engineering and design deliverables comply with applicable regulations, standards and sounds engineering practices.Take direction from Projects’ Managers, Leads and Process Engineers, and work closely with other discipline Designers and Engineers as a key team player for coordination and liaison of project deliverables under minimal supervision.Ensures effective communication within the design team and with client engineers.Provides support to project management, contract administration and field reviews for project under construction.Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.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.

 

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution + 8 plus years of relevant industry experience preferred in water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;Registered as Professional Engineer in Canada (EGBC preferred)Applicable experience in electrical related design and commissioning, preferably encompassing electrical distribution systems and DCS or PLC control systems, 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, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association, Canadian Building Code), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), and experience in building (fire alarm and communication) systems;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;

Preferred qualifications:

10+ years related water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;Proficient in use of ETAP,  EasyPower and design tools such as AutoCAD and/or other design tools (AutoCAD P&IDs/Electrical, REVIT MEP) will be a desirable asset.Experience with Metro Vancouver engineering standards is a strong asset.

 

Additional Information

 

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

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.