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Company Description
At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving commutes, keeping lights on, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. Our work helps people and communities thrive through collaborative solutions that meet complex challenges and build lasting legacies.
Job Description
Be part of a high-performing team delivering impactful water, wastewater, and BC Hydro–related infrastructure projects across Western Canada. This role offers a path for career development in the hydro and municipal infrastructure space while contributing to community resilience and clean energy projects.
- Support and execute portions of larger engineering assignments, including data collection, analysis, calculations, and routine testing.
- Deliver quality work on schedule and within budget with minimal supervision.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers.
- Lead EI&C tasks for municipal and BC Hydro–type projects, preparing specifications, studies, and reports for power distribution, grounding, lighting, cable tray systems, VFDs / soft‑starts, standby power, and low‑voltage systems.
- Independently produce a full range of electrical and instrumentation design documents (SLDs, 3LDs, layouts, schematics, P&IDs, cable schedules, fire alarm layouts, control panels, and more).
- Ensure all deliverables meet AECOM and client standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Leads, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Qualifications
University Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus) from an accredited post‑secondary institution.4+ years related industry and engineering design experience in a multi‑disciplinary electrical, power, and / or instrumentation & control environment—power generation, transmission, or industrial power system design (hydro experience preferred).Registered Professional in Canada (EGBC preferred) or eligibility to quickly obtain EGBC registration with registration in another Canadian jurisdiction.Applicable experience in electrical related design and commissioning, preferably encompassing hydropower station electrical systems, substation design, and / or protection and control.Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE, and other recognized standards such as CEC, NFPA, NEMA, NESC, ANSI, ATS, ISA, IESNA.8+ years related industry and engineering design experience in a multi‑disciplinary electrical, power, and / or instrumentation & control environment.Proven track record in design and production of tender documents, including P&IDs, single line diagrams, control and communication system diagrams, electrical and instrument location drawings, loop & schematic wiring diagrams, equipment load schedules, cable & tray calculations, instrumentation list and specifications sheets, contract specifications, electrical studies and reports.Perform electrical system studies and calculations with proficiency in AutoCAD or other design tools (AutoCAD P&IDs / Electrical, REVIT MEP) is desirable.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Experience with utility design practices (BC Hydro, Hydro One, Manitoba Hydro, etc.) is a strong asset.Excellent written and oral English communications skills; proven interpersonal skills, self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to work independently under tight schedules in a fast‑paced, integrated multi‑disciplinary team environment.Additional Information
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is CAD 82,000 to CAD 120,000 yearly.
Benefits
Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.
EEO Statement
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.
Job Metadata
ReqID : J10140496
Business Line : Water
Business Group : DCS
Strategic Business Unit : Canada
Career Area : Engineering
Work Location Model : Hybrid
Employment type : Full‑time
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
Industries : Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction
Compensation : CAD 82,000 - CAD 120,000 yearly
Location : Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
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