Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

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Markham, ON, CAN
Hybrid
Mid level
Consulting
We are the trusted global infrastructure leader.
The Role
Design electrical systems for hyperscale, colocation, and mission-critical data centers. Responsibilities include electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, power-system analyses, electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, code compliance, multidisciplinary coordination, design reviews, and construction-phase support. The role requires collaboration with clients, contractors, vendors, utilities, and internal teams while addressing reliability, redundancy, resiliency, maintainability, project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Canadian Data Center practice. This role will support the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and other mission-critical facilities across North America. This is a newly created position.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design of resilient electrical infrastructure while collaborating with experienced multidisciplinary Data Center teams across Canada, the U.S., and globally. This is an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in a rapidly growing sector while working on complex, high-performance facilities.

 

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities, including medium- and low-voltage distribution, emergency and standby power, UPS systems, grounding, lighting, and life-safety systems.
  • Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage-drop calculations, and other engineering analyses.
  • Prepare electrical plans, one-line diagrams, schedules, details, specifications, and supporting calculations.
  • Apply the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable building, energy, fire, and life-safety requirements.
  • Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, technology, security, and other disciplines.
  • Support design criteria addressing reliability, redundancy, resiliency, maintainability, and capacity.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews, quality reviews, and project coordination meetings.
  • Support construction-phase services, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and resolution of technical issues.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, utilities, and other project stakeholders.
  • Perform work in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

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    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
    • 4+ years of relevant electrical engineering or building electrical design experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
    • Experience designing building electrical systems and preparing calculations, drawings, one-line diagrams, schedules, and technical documentation.
    • Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable building requirements.
    • Registered, or eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer within Canada.
    • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

     Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, or other complex facilities.
    • Experience designing data center electrical systems and mission-critical power infrastructure.
    • Knowledge of reliability, redundancy, resiliency, and maintainability concepts.
    • Experience with medium-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, and automatic transfer systems.
    • Experience with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or equivalent power-system analysis software.
    • Experience with short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash, or load-flow studies.
    • Familiarity with applicable CSA, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, and data center industry standa

    Additional Information

    • Relocation is not available for this position.
    • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

    At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

     

    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 2025. 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. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
    • 4+ years of relevant electrical engineering or building electrical design experience, or equivalent education and experience
    • Experience designing building electrical systems and preparing calculations, drawings, one-line diagrams, schedules, and technical documentation
    • Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable building requirements
    • Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer within Canada
    • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
    • Experience with hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, or other complex facilities
    • Experience designing data center electrical systems and mission-critical power infrastructure
    • Knowledge of reliability, redundancy, resiliency, and maintainability concepts
    • Experience with medium-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, and automatic transfer systems
    • Experience with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or equivalent power-system analysis software
    • Experience with short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash, or load-flow studies
    • Familiarity with CSA, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, and data center industry standards

    AECOM Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AECOM and has not been reviewed or approved by AECOM.

    • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health coverage is a standout, with medical, dental, vision, enhanced mental-health support, and regional private medical insurance frequently highlighted. Programs aimed at holistic well-being further reinforce the perceived strength of core healthcare offerings.
    • Retirement Support — Retirement contributions, including a U.S. 401(k) match and pension benefits in some regions, are described as reliable and competitive components of the package. These elements are consistently viewed as meaningful long-term supports.
    • Parental & Family Support — Paid caregiver leave, fertility assistance, and parental benefits in some regions are viewed as well-developed and supportive. Flexibility and hybrid work policies are seen as complementary to family needs.

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    The Company
    HQ: Dallas, CA
    51,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 1990

    What We Do

    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.

    Why Work With Us

    Together, we thrive. We’re committed to being the best workplace in our industry – fostering respect, community, and innovation so our people can thrive, drive better outcomes for our clients, and fulfill our purpose of delivering a better world.

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