Senior Electrical Engineer

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AECOM Buildings + Places is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in the design of building services to join our team. This role is based out of the Pickering, ON office.. This is a new role for the team.

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, all the building’s engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for design and infrastructure projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to: Transit and Municipal, Commercial, and Institutional projects, Justice, Education and Government.

Major Responsibilities:

• The senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for the team

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise

• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and serve as an interface between the Electrical Engineering team and other engineering services to facilitate departmental relations and achieved efficiently coordinated projects

• Coordinate Electrical systems with other disciplines and prepare Project Agreement Technical requirements to meet project requirements

• Supervise and review the design of electrical normal, UPS and emergency power systems

• Supervise and review Power System Analysis, Arc Flash Evaluations, Short Circuit Analysis, Equipment Evaluation and Protective Device Coordination using SKM. Analyze 208V, 600V, 4.16kV, 13.8kVand 27.6 Kv, 44KV  systems as per OESC, OBC, NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards.

• Perform Site Survey for information gathering and Panel inventory at facilities for study purposes.

• Produce quality electrical engineering plans, ensuring compliance with department, project, company, utility and regional electrical entity, meeting industry requirements and standards. Plans include power, lighting, grounding, and fire alarm systems.

•  Develop estimates of technical efforts for projects and provide support for construction cost estimates

•  Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements

• Supervise and mentor  electrical team  members.

• Review and approve work completed by other electrical team  members including quality control review of design calculations and drawings.

• Prepares technical specification sections

• Knowledge of TGS, LEED and Net Zero standards is an asset

• Proficiency with REVIT, AUTOCAD, Microstation, ETAP and SKM software is an asset.

• Knowledge of TGS, LEED and Net Zero standards is an asset

• Proficiency with REVIT, AUTOCAD, Microstation, ETAP and SKM software is an asset.

Minimum Requirements:

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

• A University Degree in Electrical Engineering and Six (6) + years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario in good standing.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Ideally, we prefer an individual with fifteen (15+) years of electrical design experience. Experience with transportation projects for clients such as TTC, VIA, Mx, CN and other regional or municipal transit agencies is an asset.

• 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. 

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.