Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings Projects

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM Calgary is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings + Places business line. This position will be based out of Calgary, AB office with hybrid-work options available.

The Buildings and Places Team is a vibrant and growing business line which delivers Engineering, architectural and project management services as well as planning and economic analysis for vertical construction projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, water / waste water and transit facilities;

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

• Developing various types of reports including schematic design, design development, building assessment, and design build/assist scope of work documents
• Preparing electrical drawings and specification
• Implement design concept through the preparation and production of drawings to detail medium voltage power utility design coordination, low voltage power, fire alarm, lighting, and specialty low voltage systems rough-ins (i.e. telecomm., intrusion control, security, CCTV, door access controls, etc.)
• Providing technical and administrative support through all phases of the project
• Conduct necessary research to gather industry, field, and project specific data
• Ensuring design conforms with all applicable codes and standards;
• Working with prime consultants, engineering consultants, client and contractors; responding to technical queries
• Construction administration responsibilities:
  • Attending site meetings and site reviews complete with reports
  • Shop drawing reviews
  • SI and CCN preparations.
  • Contractor`s change quotation reviews
  • Progress billing reviews
  • Fire alarm verification report reviews

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess no less than:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering plus six (6) years of electrical engineering experience working on institutional, commercial and light industrial projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Please see preferred requirements below.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideally ten (10)+ years of electrical engineering experience working on institutional, commercial and light industrial projects
• Experience leading electrical design and commissioning preferably encompassing: electrical distribution systems and equipment up to 25kV, variable speed drives, instrumentation & control systems
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work within multi-disciplinary environment
• Membership or eligibility for registration with APEGA as P.Eng. will be considered
• Experience with a variety of computer aided design platforms including ETAP/SKM, Revit MEP, AutoCAD and Microstation for the production of contract documents
• Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code (NEC or IEC exposure is an asset).
• Alberta Building Code and National Energy
• Proficient in the use of power analysis software such as ETAP and SKM is an asset
• Proficient in the use of ETAP/SKM power system design, AGi32 Lighting Design software
• Fire Alarm verification and telecommunication experience

Additional Information

• Company paid relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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.