Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Delivery
• Develop electrical designs for building systems, including: power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, backup power systems (generators, UPS), low-voltage systems (communications, security, etc.)
• Prepare design documentation including drawings, specifications, load calculations, and reports
• Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit analysis, and coordination studies
• Support BIM/Revit modeling and drawing production
• Project Coordination
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (mechanical, structural, architectural) and external stakeholders
• Participate in design meetings, workshops, and client presentations
• Ensure designs align with project scope, schedule, and budget
• Codes & Standards Compliance
• Apply local and national electrical codes (e.g., Canadian Electrical Code, NEC where applicable)
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Stay current with industry standards and emerging technologies
• Construction Support
• Provide support during construction phases, including: shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, site instruction, site visits and field reviews
• Assist with commissioning and project closeout activities
• Sustainability & Innovation
• Incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable design practices
• Support decarbonization and electrification strategies in building systems
• Participate in design solutions involving renewable energy and smart building technologies
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline +2 (two) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in electrical engineering within building consulting or related industries
• Experience with a variety of building types (commercial, healthcare, institutional, etc.)
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in: Revit and AutoCAD, Electrical analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower), Lighting calculation tools (e.g., AGi32)
• Strong understanding of building electrical systems and integration
• Certifications
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) required
• Progress toward P.Eng. licensure (or equivalent) preferred
• Key Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Client-focused mindset
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact building projects
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment
• Professional development and support toward licensure
• Exposure to sustainable and innovative engineering solutions
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• About AECOM
• What makes AECOM a great place to work

Benefits

Additional Information

Role Overview We are seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings + Places (B+P) team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of electrical systems for a wide range of building projects, including institutional, healthcare, transportation and light industrial. This position is for a newly created position. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will support project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring high-quality, code-compliant, and sustainable electrical designs.

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