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AECOM Senior Electrical Engineer in Calgary, Alberta
Company Description
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At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.
With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide. Discover your #H2Opportunity
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Electrical and Instrumentation controls Engineer:
We are searching for a Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Controls (EIC) Engineer to join the I&C group for a full-time position supporting our municipal water infrastructure team in Calgary, Alberta.
The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of design and engineering professionals to deliver water and wastewater projects for both public and private sector clients. Your primary duty will be to lead the electrical and Instrumentation controls design and engineering portions of all phases of the projects you are assigned to, from planning through post-construction.
You will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge and professional judgement acquired through experience to plan, size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards and industry best practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients and contractors, carrying out detailed planning studies, preparing design calculations, authoring technical reports, delivering presentations to stakeholders, leading the development of construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), estimating construction costs, monitoring and supporting construction, participating in commissioning, and contributing to business development activities.
The projects to which you are assigned may have complex features that require the application of mature knowledge, particularly in water/wastewater related projects. The successful applicant is expected to:
Act as EIC discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects with demonstrated ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project delivery.
Be the EIC engineer-of-record (EOR) for projects and project components of varying degrees of complexity.
Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
Develop and manage electrical and instrumentation controls scope, budget, staffing, and schedule for projects of all sizes.
Conduct and/or oversee field reviews required to assess existing as-built conditions.
Lead the preparation of electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports.
Evaluate and select electrical products and engineered systems for use on projects.
Lead the preparation and coordination of EIC construction drawings, such as Single line diagrams (SLDs), Power and Lighting Plans, Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans, Elevations, Wiring diagrams, Motor control schematics and loop drawings, Riser diagrams, Installation details, Schedules (panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.), P&IDs, control system architecture drawings, instrumentation standard details and control narratives.
Lead the preparation of technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans.
Lead the modeling, study, and analysis of power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies).
Provide guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
Conduct technical reviews of project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers.
Conduct and/or oversee construction phase services, such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and completing field reviews of construction for conformance with design.
Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
Prepares technical specification sections.
Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution
Minimum of 6+ years of engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;
Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta or P. Eng Eligible within 12mos.
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;
Experience with performing electrical power system studies and calculations.
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 820 (National Fire Protection Association, Canadian Building Code), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), and experience in buildings (fire alarm and communication) systems;
Preferred qualifications:
Experience related to water/wastewater (i.e. treatment plants) ideally with municipal projects but will consider also industrial.
Minimum of 8+ years of engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;
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;
Project management experience, particularly in the municipal water/wastewater sector, will be a significant asset.
Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower and other design tools (AutoCAD P&IDs/Electrical, REVIT MEP) is a significant asset.
Additional Information
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Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $125,000.00 - $180,000.00.
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 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.
ReqID: J10110557
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd