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Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM Burnaby, BC Hybrid full-time

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Description

AECOM's Water group in BC is growing and we're searching for an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support our municipal water infrastructure team. This is a full-time position based in our Burnaby, BC office requiring design experience in electrical, instrumentation & control projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver EI&C engineering for municipal infrastructure projects across Western Canada, working independently and in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Design and develop electrical systems and documentation, including power distribution, grounding, lighting, cable systems, drives, standby power, and low-voltage systems.
  • Specify process instrumentation and control systems for municipal and industrial applications.
  • Provide electrical discipline leadership on small to mid-sized projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sound engineering practices.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, technical leads, and designers to coordinate deliverables and support overall project execution.
  • Ensure quality and consistency of deliverables through adherence to AECOM standards, QA/QC procedures, and client requirements.
  • Support and mentor junior team members, coordinating workloads and contributing to efficient project delivery.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution
  • 4+ years of related industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;
  • Registered Professional in Canada (EGBC preferred)
  • Applicable experience in electrical related design and commissioning, preferably encompassing electrical distribution systems and DCS or PLC control systems, motor control and variable speed drives, and instrumentation & control systems for municipal or light industrial environment
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience related to water/wastewater (ie treatment plants) ideally with municipal projects but will consider also relevant industrial experience in electrical power distribution.
  • Perform electrical system studies and calculations. Proficient in use of AGi32, EasyPower / ETAP other design tools (REVIT MEP) will be a desirable asset.
  • Proven track record in design and production of tender documents such as P&IDs, single line diagrams, control and communication system diagrams, electrical and instrument location drawings, loop & schematic wiring diagrams; developing equipment load schedules, cable & tray calculations, instrumentation list and specifications sheets, standard details; contract specifications, electrical studies and reports;
  • Familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), and experience in building (fire alarm and communication) systems;
  • Proficient in use of AutoCAD and/or other design tools (AutoCAD P&IDs/Electrical, REVIT MEP) will be a desirable asset.
  • Prior experience on tendering, construction service, start-up and commissioning, site supervision and field inspection will be a definite asset.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills; proven interpersonal skills, self-motivated, results oriented, ability to work independently and be flexible to perform work under tight schedules in a fast paced integrated multi-disciplinary team environment

Benefits: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including 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.

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Skills

Required

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instrumentation & Control Systems
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
  • DCS or PLC control systems
  • Motor Control
  • Variable Speed Drives

Nice to have

  • Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants
  • AGi32
  • EasyPower / ETAP
  • REVIT MEP
  • AutoCAD
  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • IEEE

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