AECOM

Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Burnaby, BC V3J 1A1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • 6+ years of relevant water/wastewater industry experience in electrical instrumentation & control.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Canada (EGBC preferred).
  • Experience with electrical design and commissioning including distribution systems and control systems.
  • Proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD, REVIT MEP is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Metro Vancouver engineering standards is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian electrical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical resource for electrical studies and designs including load calculations and system modeling.
  • Lead design and development of electrical and low-voltage systems for municipal and industrial projects.
  • Perform detailed electrical analyses and prepare technical reports and documentation.
  • Deliver EI&C engineering for water/wastewater projects across Western Canada in a collaborative setting.
  • Provide leadership on small to mid-sized projects ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.
  • Support project delivery through estimates, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Voluntary benefits and perks.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM's Water group in BC is searching for a Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for a full-time position supporting our municipal water infrastructure team. This position will be based in our Burnaby, BC office.

The responsibilities of this position include:
  • Act as a technical resource, providing specialized input to electrical studies and designs, including load calculations, equipment sizing, and system modeling using tools such as ETAP or EasyPower.
  • Lead the design and development of electrical power and distribution systems, low-voltage systems (e.g., fire alarm, telecom, security), and EI&C components for municipal and industrial projects.
  • Perform detailed electrical analyses (power flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection/coordination, harmonics) and prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
  • Deliver EI&C engineering for water/wastewater and municipal projects across Western Canada, working both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provide discipline leadership on small to mid-sized projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, and client requirements.
  • Support project delivery through cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling input, contract administration, and field reviews during construction.


Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution 6+ related water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;
  • Registered Professional 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;

Preferred qualifications:
  • 10+ years related water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;
  • Proficient in use of 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.
  • 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


Additional Information
  • 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.

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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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