Senior Electrical Engineer - EI&C Discipline Lead - Mining & Industrial at Aecom USA

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Team Management, Design Phases, Construction Services, Mentorship, Communication Skills, Project Management, Technical Support, Client Management, Power Systems, Automation Systems, Engineering Reports, Quality Standards, Field Services, Industry Standards, Software Proficiency

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

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 worldâ€™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 has an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer in the role of “Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Discipline Lead” for a full-time position in AECOM Canada’s Mining and Industrial team. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in team management, delivering conceptual, preliminary and detailed design phases, and construction services of mining and industrial projects. They will work in a team environment with intermediate and senior engineers to deliver studies and detailed designs projects to our clients based in Western Canada, Canada and the US and beyond. The Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Discipline Lead will provide mentorship to more junior staff – guiding them in their technical development and recommending training and investment necessary for those staff to progress in their career and in alignment with our mining and industrial group strategic requirements. Excellent communication skills will be required for this role for clarity in staff support/coordination, scope communications, confirmation of client expectations, certainty in delegation and confidence in company representation to clients This position may be based in any of our Western Canada offices – it is expected that the successful candidate will initiate team growth within the same office but may hire strategic personnel and supporting teams in other geographies where more pragmatic. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Leadership Expectations: Mentor junior staff to develop skill sets that support AECOM and Mining and Industrial team goals. Establish and maintain training, development and succession plans to develop a high performing team in support of our mining and industrial clients and our strategic objectives. Provide leadership and engineering decisions to facilitate the delivery of Electrical designs, including Power, Control, Instrumentation and Communications systems. Manage the team adherence to AECOM's project and Quality standards, including capability of learning and adopting clients' standard and requirements upon request. Promote accuracy, completeness and quality of technical aspect on project documentation produced in accordance with AECOM QA/QC procedures and the clients' standards. Technical Capabilities: Ability to plan, design and / or supervise the development of power and grounding system models (eTAP, CDEGs or equivalent), lighting and low-tension systems (i.e. fire alarm, security, CCTV, communications network, etc.). Ability to plan, design and / or supervise the production of drawings and functional descriptions / specifications for complete automation systems including field and panel control devices and SCADA for various processes including ore mining materials handling systems, water/wastewater treatment and other industrial applications. Ability to plan and produce procurement packages for Electrical equipment and installation scope of work to facilitate project tender process, including the production of relevant supporting engineering design documentation. Ability to Plan and produce engineering reports using sound engineering logic and written expression in English and/or French that is cohesive, clear and concise on Electrical subject matters. Demonstrate creativity, proactiveness, foresight and mature judgement in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual project delivery, technical and client challenges. Ability to work with Construction Contract Administrator to review Electrical aspects of Shop Drawings, prepare and issue responses to contractor queries. Ability to lead site inspections and issue inspection reports, issue Field Instructions and Field Orders, and prepare deficiency reports. Ability to lead a team in providing technical support through all phases of the project. Client Management Skills: Perform the client-facing role of Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager on small to medium projects managing a multi-disciplinary team and project controls staff. Deliver the project in a timely manner to expected quality and allocated budget. Qualifications Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent 8+ years Electrical engineering design experience in a multidisciplinary team environment for heavy industry such as mining, including field services during construction phase of projects. Registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized/accredited institution. 20+ years Electrical engineering design experience in a multidisciplinary team environment, including field services during construction phase of projects. Familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code. Possess current knowledge and ability to interpret and apply the relevant industry standards (CSA, ANSI, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, etc.) and their application for compliant designs. Proven track record in design and production of engineering documents such as procurement packages (scope of work, equipment datasheets / specifications), P&IDs, single line diagrams, control network diagrams, electrical and instrument location drawings, loop & schematic wiring diagrams, cable & tray calculations, cable schedules, load list and instrumentation lists. Proven track record in the design of low and medium voltage distribution, substation designs, grounding designs, transformers, UPS and interface with controllers such as Rockwell PLCs. Must be able to interpret engineers' notes & specifications to deliver the scope in timely manner with minimum amount of supervision. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French. Capable of collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in the design of standby generation system, Power Factor Correction specifications, high-voltage transmission line systems, interface with controllers such as Delta V DCS. Experience in working with drafting and modelling software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks. Experience in working with Microsoft Project, OneDrive and Sharepoint. Demonstrated experience and ability to interpret and use eTAP, PTW or other equivalent power system modelling tools. Demonstrated experience with supporting business development in the mining and industrial market. Critical thinking to identify issues, present solutions and follow through to achieve completion. Additional Information Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. 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 2024. 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.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Discipline, mentoring junior staff and ensuring adherence to project and quality standards. They will manage the delivery of electrical designs and provide technical support throughout all project phases.