AECOM

Electrical Engineer

AECOM • $80K — $100K *
Thornhill, ON L3T 0A1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • University Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Four years of experience in electrical systems design, including power distribution and lighting.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
  • Preferred candidates should have 10+ years of design experience.
  • Proficiency in system studies using SKM or ETAP is advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop reports like schematic designs and scope of work documents.
  • Prepare detailed electrical drawings and specifications.
  • Implement design concepts through professional drawings for systems like lighting and security.
  • Provide technical and administrative support throughout project phases.
  • Conduct research to gather project-specific data and industry standards.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant codes and design standards.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and AD&D.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada in Markham is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to join our team, where you'll play a major role in the electrical design for projects that shape how communities live, move, and thrive-from transit and civic buildings to commercial, education and water/wastewater facilities. This position is for a newly created position.

Your Role

As an electrical engineer on our Buildings + Places team, you will:
  • Develop various types of reports including schematic design, design development, building assessment, and design build/assist scope of work documents
  • Prepare electrical drawings and specification
  • Implement design concept through the preparation and production of drawings to detail lighting, power, fire alarm, and specialty low voltage systems rough-ins (i.e. telecomm., intrusion control, security, CCTV, door access controls, etc.)
  • Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project
  • Conduct necessary research to gather industry, field, and project specific data
  • Ensure design conforms with all applicable codes and standards
  • Integrate advanced tools and standards-leverage SKM, ETAP, Revit, AutoCAD, and ensure designs meet OESC, OBC, IEEE, NFPA, LEED, Net Zero guidelines
  • Collaborate with other disciplines architecture, mechanical, structural, urban design, sustainability to deliver integrated solutions
  • Provide client and construction support-serve as technical advisor, review submittals, respond to RFIs, support commissioning, and ensure timely delivery
  • Respond to contractors technical queries and attending site meetings as well as performing site reviews complete with reports
  • Review shop drawing to ensure their compliance with the project requirement
  • Issue SI and CCN to the construction team to mitigate technical issues
  • Review Contractor`s change quotation and progress billing reports


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess no less than:
  • University Degree in Electrical Engineering + four (4) years of experience design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, communication and security
  • Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, in good standing


Preferred Requirements:
  • Prefer an individual with 10+ years of experience design
  • Proficiency in system studies-short circuit, arc flash, protective device coordination using SKM or ETAP
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards
  • Demonstrated experience with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and building systems
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Able to work to tight schedules, control project budgets and motivate staff to do the same
  • Sound judgment supported by excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Well organized, self-directed work habits with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule tasks managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
  • Working knowledge of Revit is a bonus


Additional Information
  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.


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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.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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