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 is seeking an Electrical Engineer/EIT to be based in our Burnaby, BC office.
The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Builds analytic and design skills.
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Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
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Design and develop contract specifications, studies and reports for electrical power and distribution systems, grounding, lighting, cable tray system, cable feeder sizing, soft-start and variable speed drives, standby power, and low tension systems (fire alarm, telecommunications and security systems) focused on low voltage applications
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Design and specify process instrumentation and control devices for various processes including water/wastewater treatment and industrial applications
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Take direction from Projects’ Managers, Leads and Engineers, and work closely with other discipline Drafters, Designers and Engineers as a key team player for coordination and liaison of project deliverables under minimal supervision
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Strictly adhere to AECOM's project design and specification standards, including capability of learning and adopting clients' standard and requirements as required.
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Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
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Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
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Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
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Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering degree with a specialization in either power or instrumentation, control systems, and system automation
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2+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of relevant work experience and/or education
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Registered as EIT or eligible for EGBC registration within 6-12 months
Preferred Qualifications :
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Registered with EGBC as EIT (or P.Eng)
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Experience with Water/wastewater treatment plant or industrial infrastructure
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Experience with electrical power distribution systems and motor control
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Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit design application software
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Knowledge of power distribution basics, base training in low voltage systems and motor controls
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Knowledge of Communications Standards (Ethernet, Modbus, IEC 61850, etc.) and/or Fieldbuses (RS345, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus)
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Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems (basic knowledge, programming will be consider as bonus)
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Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code
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Basic knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical distribution technology
Additional Information
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Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
